14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Opal: 2 oval cabochon cut= 0.74cttw Diamonds: 42 single cut= 0.21cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 9.0mm x ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 9.23 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Ethiopian Opal necklace has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Opal 18 Karat Yellow Twisted Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This charming yellow gold ring features a center oval cabochon opal set in a bezel surrounded by a gold twist.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring set In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage cluster ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a captivating marquise-cut natural opal at its centre.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet and Opal Antique Style Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The deep red garnet at the center symbolizes love and strength, while the opal’s iridescent play of colors evokes mystery and transformation.
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Emerald Accent Vintage Style Bow Drop 9K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely pair of vintage design drop earrings, each set to the top with an opal within a frame of emerald suspending a bow and a pear shaped opal drop in 9k gold collect setting.
Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Halo Design Black Opal Diamonds Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Classic Halo Design Australian Black Opal Diamonds Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400Sale Price|36% Off
Australian boulder opals paired with pear-cut tanzanites, 18-karat yellow gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The tanzanites are sourced from Tanzania and provide a deep violet-blue contrast. 18 karat yellow gold earrings measure three-quarter inches in length and .25 inch wide.
Tanzanite, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.8 x 7.2 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Bead set with halo surround of old mine cut diamonds Weighin...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Duo Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant Antique Style 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful antique inspired 18k gold pendant necklace, featuring a pear and an oval shaped yellow-green to reddish orange cabochon opal. They are surrounded in the frame by total of...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay and Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant #25407
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay and Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant- This beautifully crafted 14K yellow gold bell pendant showcases a vibrant mosaic opal inlay with a single diamond accent...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Bezel Set Fiery Colorful Opal Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - White Base Color w/ Fiery Nice Play of Colors - 10.8x6.8mm (approx.)
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Oval Cabochon .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,560Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Fire Opal and Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Opal - 4.75 Carats Yellow Sapphire - 0.75 Carat 18KT Gold
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Syna Opal Yellow Gold Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Oapl 4 carats approx. Emeralds 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Limited edition These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz ...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Australian oval translucent Cabochon Opal, 3.0ct, Size 9.75, 14K Yellow
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The australian opal has a total carat weight of 3.00ct and set in a 14 karat yellow gold ring.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Opal Half-Hoop Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This piece showcases five oval cabochon opals, each with a soft, milky glow and smooth domed surface.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 16.22ct Boulder Opal Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Custom Cut - Bezel Frame w/ Prong Set - Very Nice Blue & Green Color Play - 22.7x16.8mm (approx.) - 16.22ct (exact) Material: Solid...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Opal Inlay Design Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal Item Weight: 13.1 Grams Earring Dimensions: 19.3mm x 6.8mm Estate Condition: Very Good; Professionally Cleaned and Polished.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.64ct, Size 7.25
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a central opal surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.64 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) Detailed description: The top of the...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .67ct Australian Opal Pendant with .46cttw Diamond Halo
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold .67ct Australian opal pendant with diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .59ct Australian Opal Pendant with .45cttw Diamond Halo
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold .59ct Australian opal pendant with diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Aquamarine Boulder Opal Cuff Bracelet
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet of an oval cabochon aquamarine and four boulder opals, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous cuff bracelet features a large luminous oval ...
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dark Mexican Opal Graduated Bead Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp, 17"
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Specifications: Gemstone: Mexican Opal Bead Size: Graduated, approximately 6.5mm–13.8mm Stringing: Silk, hand knotted Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 17 inches Style: Graduated bead ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Swirl Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous round opal rests at the center, radiating soft, iridescent hues that shift with every glance.
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Boulder Opal Pendant MF40-020326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A vibrant Boulder Opal gives this luxury pendant an otherworldly quality.
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Australian Opal Yellow Gold X-Design Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Australian opals of blue green color with flashes of red set in a X design 14k yellow gold 6.75 inch link bracelet. 13 cabochon oval red/blue/green opals, approx. 4.00cts 14k y...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Dangle Earrings - 14k Oval Cabochon .40ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Opaque White, Blue, Pink Clarity: AA Total Carats: .40ctw Styl...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Floral Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
This stunning Victorian Era Ring features an Oval Opal Center Stone and a 1.2 carat total Diamond Halo, 16 Diamonds Total.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Kabana Diamond Fire Opal Inlay 18k Yellow Cocktail Ring Size 7
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kabana's commitment to quality shines through, ensuring that this ring is not just a purchase but an investment in enduring stylel Hallmark & brand: Kabana 14k USA Diamond: 0.2...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Crescent Moon Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enhanced with accent diamonds and milgrain borders, this opal cluster ring in 9k yellow gold exudes romantic nostalgia and whimsical antique charm.
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Kabana Diamond Fire Opal Tourmaline Iolite 14k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Kabana with this alluring diamond, fire opal, tourmaline, and iolite ring, beautifully set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Native American Opal Lapis Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Signed
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL NATIVE AMERICAN OPAL LAPIS LAZULI PENDANT IN 10 KARAT YELLOW GOLD.
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Dalben Design Big Oval Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing ring with a 15 carat bezel-set light violet with a Blue-green lights spots wave line Australian Boulder Opal .
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Opal and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This ring is graceful, vintage-inspired opal design with a soft, feminine presence. The ring features a marquise-shaped opal as its centerpiece. The opal displays a beautiful play of...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Opal and Round Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Opal: 2 Pear Cut= 8.00mm x 3.0mm x 2.50mm Diamonds: 30 round cut= 2.26cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 3...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Diamond & Opal Ring Size 6.5 #19821
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Diamond and Opal Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one triangle shaped cut tanzanite (5.5 mm x 5.5 mm), five round brilliant ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Pearl Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Pearl Bangle - The bangle contains a round opal in the center surrounded by 12 seed pearls and 2 pear shape opals on the side ...
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Half Bezel Set Black Opal Classy Cufflinks
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 8.33 Grams Backing: Swivel Back Dimensions: 14.2x8.6mm (0.56x0.33") Thickness: 4.2mm (at the opal) Clearance: 14.6mm (0.57") Condition: Vintage.
Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Opal 10ct Diamond Ruby Emerald Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Ethiopian Opal pendant, beautifully crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opal and Diamond Web Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 13 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Length: chain measures 18-inches in length Weight: 10.15 grams
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Opal, & Onyx Ring - 14k Trillion 1.24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.10ct (carat stamp) Cut: Trillion Color: P...
Onyx, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a beautiful 3.17 Carat Oval Cut Natural Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surround...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Opal Gold Earrings Polychrome Cosmic Purple Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold stud earrings with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.28 х 0.35 in / 3 х 7 х 9 mm stone weight - 3.20 carats earrings weight -...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Stud Earrings With Emerald Sapphire & Diamond Accent
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Radiate vibrant warmth with these captivating 18K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Stud Earrings. Featuring smooth, free-form organic fire opal cabochons showcasing intense fiery orange hues, e...
Fire Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.32 Carat Opal and 15k Yellow Gold Necklace - Antique Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.32 carat opal and 15k yellow gold pendant; part of our antique opal jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carats Triangular Opal & Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous 1970s pendant, featuring a 1.50 carats triangular cabochon opal. Surrounded by a unique mounting made of 18K yellow gold and accented by diamonds weighing 0.13 carat total.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Freeform Bezel Boulder Opal Diamond Drop Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.53 Grams Overall Height: 28.6mm (1.1") (including bail) - 19.8mm (0.78")(not including bail) Overall Width: 9.6mm (0.38") ( approx.)
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 0.97tcw Opal & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This mid century opal and diamond flower ring blooms in 14 karat yellow gold, with six oval cabochon opals circling a bright round brilliant diamond at its center.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Vintage Solitaire Slide Charm - 14k Oval Cabochon .15ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Slide Charm Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .15ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .15ct Style: Solitaire Slide Cha...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet, 1950s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet. The 1950s bangle bracelet features nine pearls and nine opals prong-set in a bypass design.
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,988Sale Price|24% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Byzantine Pendant Enhancer
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold. It is microscopically decorated with granulation work beads and wires and has a gorgeous unique velvet ...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Natural Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring Stunning Fiery Natural Australian Black Opal 11.5mm x 8.3mm 10x Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Carat 0.70 Clarit...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$940Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal 14k Gold Ring, Multicolor Opal Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Color: black multicolor Clarity: semitransporent. We also have yellow and blue multicolor opals to choose for central stone.
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Lapis Opal Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,787Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal 18K Gold Necklace Australian Opal One of a Kind
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking pendant in 18K yellow gold features a natural Australian black opal distinguished by its intense electric-blue play of color.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow and White Gold Fire Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Five round brilliant cut fire opals totaling 0.85ctw form a vivid orange row across this vintage 14k yellow and white gold ring.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire, Pink Opal & Diamond Accent Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications: Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 3.555 grams Main Gemstone: Natural Blue Sapphire Sapphire Weight: 1.04 cts Opal Weight: 0.72 cts Diamond Weight: 0.22 ct...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Opal & Seed Pearl Round Swirl Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearl - Round Bead Shape - Grayish White Colors Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.81 Grams Overall Diameter: 23.5mm (0.92") Overall Thic...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 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).