Opal Fish Diamond Onyx Circle Fish Brooch 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Diamond Count: ~12 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clarity: VS-SI1 Opal Fish Measu...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 1.38ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 9k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Black Boulder Opal 9k Yellow Gold Signet Ring. A stunning 1.38 carat natural black opal with a beautiful blue and purple play of colour and an excellent oval cabo...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ada 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal (2 pcs) 1.08 carat, Round-cut Turqu...
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Light Blue Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian Opal yellow gold pendant opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.59 х 1.1 in / 15 х 28 mm opal weight - 13.18 carats pendant length - 1.42 in / 36 mm pendant weigh...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and .06 CTW Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold opal and .06 CTW diamond pendant necklace.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Amethyst Floral Cluster Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Its floral-inspired arrangement creates a graceful composition that beautifully reflects the charm of an Amethyst Flower Ring. Crafted in 9K yellow gold with vintage-inspired elegan...
Opal, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Billie 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Pink Opal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Necklace is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Necklace is made up of Pink Opal Pear-Cut (2 pcs) 14.78 carat, Onyx (1 pcs)...
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring, Size 7.75
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Materials: 14k Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Opal: 2.20ctw Ruby: 1.10ctw Ring Dimension: Size: 7.75 (sizeable) Width; 18.5mm x 20.9mm Band Width: 2.5mm Band Thickness: 1.2mm Weig...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace #20701
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant pendant features one marquise shaped white cabochon opal stone (16.5 mm x 8.2 mm) surrounded by 18 round brillia...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Doublet Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Oval-Cut (2 pcs) 1.66 carat Doublet Opal and Round-Cut White ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.08ct Natural Multicolored Opal Rubover Setting Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
2.08ct Natural Multicolored Opal, Set in Rubover Setting, In 18ct Yellow Gold Additional Information: Total Opal Weight : 2.08ct Width of Band : 1.44mm Width of Head:9.2mm Length of...
Opal, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Marquise Style Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.44cttw Color: H /J Clarity: SI1 Opal: 2.93cttw Ring Size: 10 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Solitaire Pendant 14k Oval Cabochon 3.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ethiopian Opal Carat(s): 3.00ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: 3.00ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall (from statio...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Pink Opal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Necklace is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Necklace is made up of Oval-Cut Pink Opal (1 pcs) 4.75 carat and Round-cut W...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Fancy-Cut Pink Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earrings is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earrings is made up of Fancy-Cut Pink Opal (2 pcs) 18.64 carat and Round-cut...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Pink Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earrings is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earrings is made up of Cushion-Cut Pink Opal (2 pcs) 1.70 carat and Round-cu...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Pink Opal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Necklace is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Necklace is made up of Pear-Cut Pink Opal (9 pcs) 6.06 carat and Round-cut W...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Pink Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earrings is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earrings is made up of Pear-Cut Pink Opal (2 pcs) 9.02 carat and Round-cut W...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1960s Opal Floral Brooch and Pin - VHK#199
Located in Hicksville, NY
14k Yellow Gold 1960s Opal Floral Brooch and Pin - VHK#199 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.6 grams Opal Details: Weight: 3.00ct, total ...
Opal, Yellow Gold
New 10ct Oval Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Approximately 10 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, SIZE 6.5 Introducing our captivating 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a breathtaking...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Australian Opal & Diamond Butterfly Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Australian Opal & Diamond Butterfly Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features four prong-set Australian opals totaling approxima...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.46 Carat Natural Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.46 Carat Natural Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Opal Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 5.46 Setting: Prong Ban...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Minimalist Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 3.88 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage opal and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 1900s Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.32 carat opal and ruby, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Opal Floral Cluster Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 9K yellow gold with Victorian-inspired styling, this Amethyst Opal Ring brings warmth and romance to every occasion, making it a meaningful gift or cherished keepsake.
Opal, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Pink Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earrings which is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earrings is made up of Pear-Cut Pink Opal (2 pcs) 28.99 carat and Round-cu...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Blue Sapphire & Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ----------------------------------...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Pink Opal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of Pear-Cut Pink Opal (1 pcs) 2.31 carat and Round-cut Whi...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Yellow Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Beautifully made in 18kt yellow gold, it features a luminous white opal of approximately 1.75 carats as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety of 8mm gemstones such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peridot • Aventurine • Pink opal • Rose quartz • Argent...
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Dangling Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Vintage! These classic dangling earrings each feature an oval-shaped opal set in a 14KT bezel, hanging off a triangular 14KT vintage motif. Hallmarks: 14K Length: 1.5-inch total le...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .36ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Australian Opal Carat(s): .36ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: White...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Opal & Pink Tourmaline 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Authentic Kabana opal and pink tourmaline ring crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pendulum Boulder Opal Diamond Bezel Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 3.39 Grams Overall Height: 26.7mm (1") (including bail) - 17.9mm (0.70")(not including bail) Overall Width: 10.7mm (0.42...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brushed Gold Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The opal is set in a beautifully crafted 14 karat yellow gold mounting that combines polished and matte finishes for added depth and contrast.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.02 Carat Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.02 Carat Oval Cut Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Stunning 4.02 carat Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Opal October Birthstone Solitaire Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Product details:- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Opal Gemstone Weight - 1.26 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone size - 9 x 7 mm Gemstone shape - Oval Gross Weight - 2.428 G...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Pear Opal Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal, diamond and tourmaline pendant enhancer. Pear shaped multi color Boulder Opal mounted in a 14k yellow gold bezel frame, accented with three round bezel set deep green tourmalin...
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.63 Carat Natural Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.63 Carat Natural Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Opal Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 3...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamonds, Opal And Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold diamonds, opal and sapphires cocktail ring.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Kabana 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Fire Opal Teardrop Dangle Earrings
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Add vibrant sophistication to your collection with these authentic Kabana Fire Opal & Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earrings, masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1.50ct, 1990
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with an oval cut opal in the center and an entourage of brilliant cut diamonds up to. 1.50ct - G/H - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed descriptio...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Jade, Opals, Emeralds and Diamonds
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the necklace weighs 18.8 grams and features jade, pearls, opals, emeralds, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold, Opal and Rose-Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional antique opal and diamond brooch crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, centered with a large rectangular opal weighing approximately 52.07 carats.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exquisite vintage 14K yellow gold ring brings together three of the most captivating gemstones in fine jewelry — glowing opal, rich sapphire, and sparkling diamonds — in one bea...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Elongated Teardrop Bezel Set Boulder Opal Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Elongated Teardrop Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black w/ Light Violet & Orange Play of Colors- 18.3x7mm (approx.)
Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Elongated Oval Boulder Opal Bezel Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Elongated Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black w/ Orange & Green Play of Colors w/ Unique Milky Natural Line- 18.5x6.1mm (approx.)
Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6.25 Certified #18519
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified This elegant ring features one oval shaped opal (12.7 mm x 9.8 mm) set in classic 18K yellow gold.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace, France, 21st Century
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This pendant consists of a raw boulder opal encircled in gold.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Australian Opal Bead Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Opals - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Very Nice Play of Colors - Range from 3.5x2.5mm to 5.7x4.3mm (approx.)
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Pink Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Oval-Cut (1 pcs) 10.78 carat Pink Opal and Round-Cut White Di...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cab Pink Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Cushion-Cab (1 pcs) 25.50 carat Peruvian Pink Opal and Round-...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Pink Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Oval-Cut (1 pcs) 13.52 carat Pink Opal and Round-cut White Di...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1800s Antique Victorian 3.13 Carat Opal and 12 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 3.13 carat opal and 12 karat yellow gold, steel set brooch; part of our Victorian jewellery collections.
Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900 Opal and Diamond Brooch, 15k Yellow Gold, 0.22ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine opal and 0.22 carat diamond, platinum set, 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Peridot and Opal Earrings with Pave Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
These stunning 18k yellow gold earrings feature a perfect pairing of two vibrant Peridot stones.
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold & Black Opal XO Dolphin Bracelet #18582
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Opal XO Dolphin Bracelet- This elegant XO style dolphin bracelet features eight tablet cut black opal gemstones (9.5 mm x 3.2 mm) set in beautifully d...
Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 12k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Six oval cabochon cut opals totaling 0.24ctw form petals around a central diamond in this antique Edwardian 12k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Australian Opal 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with Australian opal and rose cut diamonds Rose cut diamonds weight 3.30 karat Australian opal weight 32.43 karat Total weight pendant 20.10 gram...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).