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
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
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
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
$27,000Sale Price|33% Off
10.98 Carat Lightning Ridge Oval Black Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a beautiful 10.98 Carat Lightning Ridge Oval Black Opal with a Diamond Halo on a Diamond Shank. This ring is set in 18K Yellow Gold, with 18k ...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,389Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Opal and Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
They are an elegant fusion of natural, top-tier Australian opals and brilliant diamonds, all set in luxurious 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Natural Opal Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Opal and Natural Diamond Pendant Metal Type: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 3.1 Grams Sizable: No Dimensions: Length: 26.0 mm x Width: 13.0 m...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold GIA Opal Rondelle Beads Graduated 22" Strand Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Opal - Rondelle Bead Cut - Wire Set - White Base W/ Play Of Colors - 3.6-8.22mm (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Additional Inf...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.5ct Solid Australian Blue Pink Boulder Opal Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold Handmade
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Striking custom-made ring featuring a spectacular 12.5ct solid Australian boulder opal, set in 9ct yellow gold. Mined in Queensland, this opal is truly one of a kind, showcasing natu...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal 1.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage opal ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,055Sale Price|40% Off
Australian Opal 1.5ct 18K Yellow Gold Artisan Ring, Size 7, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian precious Opal 18K Yellow Gold Ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 x 0.40 in / 7 х 10 mm stone weight - 1.5 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight - 9.23 g...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Opal Rose and Diamond Earring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Where fire meets flower, and light lives in every petal. Inspired by the grace of my daughter and the quiet magic of nature, the Maegelle collection features hand-carved opal roses,...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 4.75 Carat Opal and 4.45 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian 4.75 carat opal and 4.45 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set crescent brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle, Circa 1880, 0.09ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique opal bangle has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow & White Gold Fire Opal & Diamond Convertible Clip or Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Freeform carved orange fire opals give these 18k yellow and white gold earrings a fluid, sculptural character.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,622Sale Price|20% Off
Mexican Fire Opal Minimal Studs With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.858g,D:1.24ct, Opal:2.36ct 15 MM
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Mogul Earrings with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal 3 carats approx. Diamonds 0.09 carat approx.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Fly Brooch w Opal, Diamond, Emerald
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Fly Brooch with Opal, Diamond, Emerald - VHK#22a Item Details Year: 1960s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 24.3 gra...
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Demantoid Garnet Diamond and Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch 1886
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.21 carat opal, 0.02 carat green demantoid garnet, 0.29 carat diamond, hot enamel and 14 karat yellow gold dragonfly brooch - boxed; part of ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
6.70Ct Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70Ct Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Fire Opal Leaf Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Long Dangle Design
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your style with these stunning authentic Kabana Fire Opal Dangle Earrings, crafted in luminous 14k yellow gold.
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.40 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item Details: Center Stone: 3.85-carat Natural Oval Cut Red Mexican Fire Opal Accent Stones: 3.01 carats of Natural Round Cut Multicolor Sapphires 0.54 carats of Natural Round Cut W...
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Fire Opal and Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Open Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal- 8.88 Cts Diamonds- 0.29 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the delicate romance of the Edwardian era, this vintage-style tapered ring features a luminous emerald-cut natural opal at the center, accented by sparkling diamonds and fi...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Beaded Citrine Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Inspired on the sun, that touches the sky for the first time in early mornings.... Blue flashes rainbow moonstone candy necklace with precious beaded citrine gemstones like ruby, sap...
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
2.80 Carats Natural Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.80 Carats Natural Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Opal And Sapphire Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold. Features 11 prong set oval shaped white Opal and 2 round cut blue Sapphires.
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Golden Color Baroque Pearls Solid Opal Cabochons Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY PAID BY SELLER Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Oval Solid Opal Cabs measuring 9 x 11 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold on the top and in the lower par...
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,840Sale Price|20% Off
Three Tier Fire Opal Earrings With Pave Diamonds In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.575g, Diamond:1.09ct, Opal:13.27ct, Size: 45X11 MM"
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.41 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is made in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 6.1 Grams.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring -14k Cabochon 4.27ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opals Carat(s): 1.48ctw Cut: Marquise Caboch...
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Opal Vintage Edwardian Style Floral Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Opal Color: White Shape: Round Size: 1.5 mm. Number: 55 Weight: 0.51 Carat (approx.)
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Engraved Oval Shape Natural Pink Opal Oval Faceted Amethyst Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Oval Shape Pink Opal ,measuring 28 mm. x 24 mm x 8mm. and weighing 38 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Amethyst measuring 7 mm x 9 mm set in 14 kt yell...
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Opal Cluster Rubie 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings, suspending a beautiful cluster of pink opals weighing 34.85 carats, set with 0.13 carats of ru...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal Triplet Dia Vintage Halo Brooch 14k .45ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Australian Black Opal Triplet Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Single Color: F - G Clarity: V...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unveil the delicate beauty of a snow flower with this Natural Opal and Diamond Vintage-Style Ring. The triple opals, radiating a soft, iridescent glow, forms the heart of the ring, i...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,802Sale Price|40% Off
Australian Opal 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings gift special person female friend
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold stud earrings with natural Precious Opals colors of opalescence - pink, blue, green, yellow, orange Opals origin - Australia weight of the earrings - 2.45 grams sto...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
4.90 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, Beautiful and Bright Red Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring The Red Oval Cut Fire Opal weighs 3.30 Carats and has 52 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.60 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pear Tear Drop Opal Channel Diamond Halo Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pendant Thickness: 3.69mm (approx. - at opal) Condition: Excellent condition! Stock Number: JO-16021055
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pear Cabochon White Fiery Opal Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.5 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.2mm (0.63") (top of th...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Dangle Earrings - 14k Pear Cabochon .82ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,664Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shaped Fire Opal Waterfall Earrings With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.530g, Diamond:1.38ct, Opal:1.99ct, Size: 20x12 MM"
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Free Form Green & Blue Fiery Boulder Opal Bezel Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Freeform Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black w/ Nice Blue & Green Play of Colors- 11.9x8.2mm (approx.)
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Pink Opal Pendant with Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold Chain
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Delicate yet enduring, Ameline features hand-carved pink opal flower, centered with a brilliant white diamond, all suspended from an elegant chain of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pink Opal Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace With 18" Cable Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Yellow Gold Pink Opal Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace With 18" Chain Elegant and feminine, this 14K Yellow Gold Pink Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace features a soft blush-toned opal...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet and Opal Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding it, iridescent opals form a delicate halo, their soft glow mimicking the gentle curves of flower petals.
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Opal and Emerald Earrings with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opals 2.80 cts approx Emeralds 0.40 ct approx Champagne diamonds 0.80 ct approx Limited edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration f...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.76 Carat Colombian Emerald and Inlaid Opal 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Inlaid Opals provide excellent color contrast to the yellow gold setting and white diamond side stones. 14k solid gold ring and bezel prong setting make for a secure fit that's ide...
Emerald, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Matrix Boulder Opal Pendant on 15.5" Bar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Matrix Boulder Opal - Freeform Shape - Bezel Set - Natural Variation of Brown Base Color w/ Gorgeous Flashes of Blue, Green, and Orange - 31.7x16.3m...
Opal, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Freeform Fiery Boulder Opal w/ Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 8.58 Grams Overall Height: 38.8mm (1.5") (including bail) Overall Width: 24.8mm (0.98") ( approx.)
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Solitaire & Pearl Bead Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous well made vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a stunning oval cabochon opal stone having a white base color and displays a light green and ora...
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pear Opal with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, this gorgeous pendant features an absolutely huge Pear Cut Opal, surrounded by sparkling diamonds, and finished with a lovely bail and great 'S' chain.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
White Opal, Diamond and Ruby Halo Omega Back Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.9 Grams Opal Measurements: 10mm x 7.9mm x 3.7mm Total Opal Carat Weight: ~2 carats Ruby Total Count: 20 Ruby Car...
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k 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).