TAJ 10.80 Carat Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer TAJ Opal and diamond pendant necklace. 10.80ct opal, translucent with blue green orange flash, with a halo of 31 full cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. 18 inch chain.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
27.00 Carat Natural Australian Opal 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
27.00Ct Natural Australian Opal 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring The Oval Cut Opal in this Ring weighs 2.18 carats and is a very rare Orange Opal.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Forget Me Knot Bow Brooch Pendant with Fire Opal and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a bold yet refined statement, the Forget Me Knot Brooch with Fire Opal and Yellow Diamonds is crafted as a one-of-a-kind jewel, centred around a luminous fire opal embraced by...
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 8.25 #16352
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 8.25- This elegant ring features one oval opal stone (7 mm x 4 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,775Sale Price|40% Off
Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring Art Nouveau Style Iridescent Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Opal 14k yellow gold ring opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.31 х 0.47 х 0.79 in / 8 х 12 х 20 mm stone weight - 11.40 carats ring weight - 6.54 grams ring size - ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Unusual Left Facing Oval Opal Cameo Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful, unusual vintage oval cameo ring is a white opal, with green plays of color, which features a lovely draped profile bust, facing to the left with...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Crafted in a combination of 14K yellow and white gold, total weight 10.7 grams.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Two Precious Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage earrings with opals. This is a beautiful pair of studs’ earrings crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with polished finish.
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,050
Opal Opulence Ring!
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Bring color into your life! Vintage ring with a beautiful opal doublet. Materials: 14k Weight: 6g Size: 6.75 Stone: 19.3 x 11.5
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Triangle Shaped Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Triangle Shaped Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pear Tear Drop Opal Dangle Drop Wire Hook Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Pear Teardrop- Prong Set - White w/ Green & Orange Color Play - 9.3x6.1mm (approx.)
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & London Blue Topaz Vintage Style Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely pair of Victorian design drop earrings, each set to the top with an opal within a frame of London blue topazes suspending a pear shaped opal drop setting.
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Freeform Boulder Opal w/ Diamond Bezel Dainty Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 1.6 Grams Overall Height: 20.8mm (0.81") (including bail) - 12.8mm (0.50")(not including bail) Overall Width: 6.1mm (0.24") ( approx.)
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Strand Opal Bead Necklace, 170.45 Carats Total with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace has been hand strung with a diamond accented 14k yellow gold clasp and 18k yellow gold spacers. The shorter of the strands measures 17 inches while the longer of the tw...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Australian Opal and Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Band
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal: 5.01ct total weight. Diamond: 0.72ct total weight.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Round Oval Cabochon Opal Round Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.81 Grams Overall Diameter: 33.1mm (1.3") Overall Thickness: 2.5mm (at the opals - not including the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Clo...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
20.00ct (approx) Solid Triangle White Opal Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold (no chain).
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These magnificent Pendant features Australian White Solid Opal of impressive & rarely encountered size: 20.00ct approx. (40mm x 23mm in its widest part), of very unusual triangle s...
Opal, Yellow Gold
4.29 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super gorgeous and uniquely designed 4.29 Carat Fire Opal and Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 2.15 carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its cent...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .50ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 #22564
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 This eye-catching vintage ring features four marquise cut opals (8 mm x 5 mm) and five round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifu...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .31ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: Wh...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked, Birmingham 1922, Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Makers Mark G & G Birmingham 1922 A beautifully preserved early 20th‑century opal and diamond ring crafted in solid 18ct gold and full...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.1 CTW Opal October Birthstone Everyday Pendant in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Opal Gemstone Weight - 7.1 cts Gemstone pieces - 1 Gemstone Size - 16 x 12 mm Gemstone Shape - Oval Gross Weight - 3...
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Sven Haugaard Vintage 6.34 Carat Opal and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1950
By Sven Haugaard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 6.34 carat opal and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse collection of vintage opal jewelry.
Opal, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Opal Leaf Cluster Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful Edwardian inspiration defines these blue topaz drop earrings set in warm 9K yellow gold. Designed with delicate leaf clusters, these opal blue topaz earrings showcase a bril...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli, Pink Opal & Diamond Butterfly Dangle Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in polished 14KT yellow gold, this color-block butterfly dangle earrings comes to life as color-blocked lapis lazuli and pink opal frames hold pave diamond butterflies, toppe...
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Opal Victorian Style Star Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Opal Color White Shape: Round Size: 1.5 mm. Number: 20 Weight: 0.20 Carat (approx.)
Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 5 Carat Australian Black Opal Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Edwardian Australian Lightning Ridge Harlequin Precious Black Opal and White Opal Brooch / Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, early 1900s, English, cased, attributed to English...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Style Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Opal Color: White Shape: Round & Pear Size: 5, 9 x 6 mm.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.75 #20723
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.75 JAGi Certified- This stunning 14K yellow gold ring features one marquise shaped white cabochon opal (15.1 mm x 7.1 mm) surrounde...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A freeform Australian boulder opal is bezel-set as the heart of this sculptural 18K yellow gold brooch, its face alive with electric greens, teals, and flashes of blue and red over n...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Half Hoop Drop Earrings, Pear Shaped Opals, 1.23ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Drop Earrings Backing: Post Gemstones: Ten Pear-Shaped Opals, 1.23ctw Finish: High Polish Dimensions: 19.93mm x 3.93mm x 3.76mm T...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40Ct Cabochon Blue Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive cabochon cut opal and diamond gold ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.74 Carat Natural Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.74 Carat Natural Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This stunning statement ring features a 3.12 carat cabochon-cut natural Ethiopian opal with a vibrant orange hue a...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #20515
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This stunning 14K yellow gold cocktail ring feature a captivating opal gemstone (14 mm x 11 mm) as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Statement Ring with Filigree in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Discover the beauty of this Opal Statement Ring, featuring luminous natural opals, sparkling diamonds, and intricate filigree openwork.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Seed Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearl - Round Bead Shape - Gray & Beige Colors Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.65 Grams Overall Height: 29mm (1.1") Overall Width: 36....
Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
22.19 Carats Crystal, Diamond, Opal, and Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22.19 Carats Crystal, Diamond, Opal, and Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings Artistic pieces of jewelry always make our hearts skip a beat.
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage 5.81 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage opal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a 9k white gold setting.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Topaz Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring Promise Gift for Couples
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. ------------------------------------...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,524Sale Price|20% Off
Fire Opal Dangle Earrings With Sapphire & Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.851g,D:0.75ct, Opal Fire:8.60ct,Sapp:1.00ct, 31 MM
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.05 Carat Opal 0.32 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.05 carat opal and 0.32 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our Edwardian jewelry collection.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.89 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage opal bar brooch has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow/White Gold Pear Opal & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The combination of yellow and white gold enhances the opals' vibrant play of color, while the intricate setting provides a harmonious blend of textures.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Garnet Vintage Style Floral Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous opal glows at the center of this vintage-style floral halo ring, its iridescent hues shifting with every movement.
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 12K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Size 7.75 #24899
Located in Washington Depot, CT
12K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Size 7.75 This stunning ring features a luminous oval opal stone surrounded by 16 rose cut diamonds set in classic 12K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Freeform Boulder Opal Diamond Bezel Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 2.43 Grams Overall Height: 27mm (1") (including bail) - 19.2mm (0.75")(not including bail) Overall Width: 8.3mm (0.33") ...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
23.39 Carat Fire Opal 2.50 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 23.39 carat fire opal, 2.50 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set jewelry set; part of our diverse vintage opal jewelry and est...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Pear Opal w/ Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Condition: Vintage Victorian Revival. One opal has slightly crazing. Shows some surface wear.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant with Diamonds, USA, 2000
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant. The pendant features a dome shaped X with channel-set diamonds on the lower bridge and a black opal inlay on the higher bridge.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schmuckzicke 31.23ct AAA+ Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant in 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Viena, Viena
Pendant with boulder matrix and diamonds, 750 yellow gold, matrix approx. 31.23 ct (Australia), diamonds total approx. 0.46 ct TW (fine white) / SI-P (small, clear inclusions), origi...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxury Turtle pendant opal pendant aquamarine pendant 18KT yellow gold turtle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What a unique piece of jewelry, made custom with natural opals, aquamarine in the middle and fine diamonds (VS clarity, F color) in 18KT yellow gold, chain is 18 inches long.
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Opal & Seed Pearl Swirl Wreath Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Opal- Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play Of Colors - 3.5mm each (approx.)
Opal, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal & Lapis Lazuli Ornate Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (4) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base Color w/ Orange & Green Color Play - 5mm and 3.5mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Round C...
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 #20562
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 This enchanting ring features a pear-shaped opal (10 mm x 6 mm) set in classic 10K yellow gold and is accented with one round singl...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large 45.4x29.6mm Oval Opal Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Opal shows crazing. Original finish & patina preserved.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Opal and Garnet Halo Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Step into the allure of history with this antique Edwardian 9 karat yellow gold halo ring, hailing from England. Adorned with the mesmerizing hues of opal and the deep richness of ga...
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Pink Opal Drop Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Rose Opal Green Agate Drop Earrings.
Agate, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Pendant Gemstones: Black Opal, 32.0mm x 19.0mm Diamonds: Six graduating marquise-cut diamonds, 0.30ctw, 0.14ctw, 0.10ctw and Two bri...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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).