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
$525Sale Price|25% Off
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
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
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
$5,585Sale Price|50% 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
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
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
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
Oval 16.26ct Fire Opal Chain Necklace with Pave Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:45.421g, Diamond:3.22ct, Opal:16.26ct, Size: 458 MM"
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, 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
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
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
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 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
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
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
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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Honey Tourmaline, Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline & Ethiopian Opal Stud Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal & White Zircon Bypass Ring - 10k Oval 1.02ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .78ct Cut: Oval Stone Note: Ethiopian Natural Zirco...
Opal, Zircon, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,664Sale Price|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Opal Diamond Ring, Circa 1990s, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Diamond Ring. A striking ring with diamonds channel-set diagonally at the center and triangle-shaped black opal inlays.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Trillion Cut Opal Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Trillion Cut Opal Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Scroll Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval-shaped opal cabochons prong set east to west Graduated and ranging in size from 4.5 x 5.5 mm to 7.0 x 10.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Inlaid Reflective Boulder Opal with Diamond Channel Accent
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Colorful Stud Earrings Backing: Omega Post, French Clip Gemstones: Dark Blue, Reflective inlayed Boulder Opal Diamonds: Twelve 1.40 ...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Bow Solitaire Slide Pendant -14k Oval Cabochon .25ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .25ct Style: Solitaire Slide Theme: Bow Measurements T...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trillion Cut Diamond Opal Inlay Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: trillion cut = 0.78cttw Color: O Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimen...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Cabochon Opal, Naturally Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This signet-style ring has an incredible Australian Cabochon Opal measuring 11mm x 9mm naturally set in a 14 karat yellow gold ring.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Opal Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 Karat yellow gold. Charming round antique brooch set in the center with a round cabochon opal in a setting of antique-cut diamonds set on black enameled geometrical moti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Boulder Opal and Diamonds Hex Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Boulder Opal 15.20 carats approx. Diamonds 4 carats approx. 18 inch length 18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp Limited edition About the Designers ~...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, each earring centers around a smooth, iridescent oval opal cabochon featuring a mesmerizing play of light.
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Pink, Yellow, Blue Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Opal and Pink, Yellow, Blue Sapphire Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 3 Carat Opal.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold
$787Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Five Stones Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A perfect choice for those who appreciate vintage charm and the enchanting allure of opal’s iridescence. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yello...
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victor Velyan Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire and Chrome Diopside Cuff
By Victor Velyan
Located in Carmel, CA
It features 4 fully faceted, pear shaped Fire Opals weighing 3.87 carats which are reverse-set.
Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Syna Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 6 cts approx Champagne diamonds 0.40 cts approx Ring size US 6.5, can be sized One of a kind
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$975Sale Price / set|35% Off
14k Yellow Gold Opal Pendant and Earring Set with 3.50 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold opal pendant and earring set with 3.50 carats on an 18 inch chain. weighing 7.2 grams
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.15ct Fine White Opal Oval Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine White Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. 6.15 Carat opal with beautiful play of colour and an excellent oval cabochon cut.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon White Opal, AAA Quality, Bead-set Cluster Crystals, 14 Karat Yellow
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This ring holds a beautiful white cabochon opal, measuring 10mm x 8mm with AAA quality in a 14 karat yellow gold ring.
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,744Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Pink Opal Citrine Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite David Yurman cocktail ring showcases a captivating pink cabochon opal as its centerpiece, beautifully surrounded by an array of vibrant citrine and tourmaline gemstone...
Citrine, Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangular Cabochon Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The rich warmth of the fourteen karat yellow gold mounting enhances the organic beauty of the opal while lending the overall piece a classic, timeless quality that transcends trend.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Solid Gold Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dreamily captivating, this Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring blends rich color with luminous beauty.
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Laurel Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a 6.5 mm round boulder opal cabochon - white with spectral play-of-color Displaying brown host matrix on edges of cabochon - bezel set With a highly rendered laurel wreath ...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fiery Orange Jelly Opal Cluster Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (25) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Round & Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Fiery Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, plea...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mushroom Cham Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pink Opal Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Yellow Gold & 925 Sterling Silver Pink Opal Mushroom Pendant decorated with bright natural diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold White Opal and Sapphire Flower Form Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
10k yellow gold ring. This charming ring is a flower form, set with four oval cabachon cut white opals, approximately 0.32 TCW, which center a round faceted, medium blue color sapphi...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUCCI Pink Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Le Marché Des Merveilles Feline Cat Earrings
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Gucci earrings from the Le Marché Des Merveilles Feline collection feature intricate cat-shaped designs, most visible from the back, crafted in 18k yellow gold and set...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$562Sale Price / item|25% Off
Natural Opal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A round natural opal takes center stage in this Natural Opal Sapphire Ring, displaying soft blue-green play-of-color against warm 9K yellow gold and deep blue sapphire accents.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$975Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchantingly elegant, this Natural Emerald Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring blends vibrant color with luminous beauty.
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 3.92 Carat Opal and 3.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian opal bangle has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pink Opal & Onyx Diamond Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold – Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Cartier Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 152.0 grams Period: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previously owned, lightly worn, and in excellent condition The Cartier Pink Opal O...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Opal Ruby Diamond Pendant, United States, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking blend of elegance and artistry, this large opal, ruby, and diamond pendant showcases exceptional vintage-inspired design with luminous color and intricate goldwork. At the...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian opal & diamond bangle bracelet (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Opal Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Opal Filigree Ring. This gorgeous antique art deco opal ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 55ct Oval Shaped Opal Modernist Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This positively massive 18K yellow gold "Modernist Creation" is absolutely amazing.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,840Sale Price|20% Off
Three Tier Fire Opal Earrings With Diamonds Made 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
$11,001Sale Price|50% Off
Ivy Collection 14K Yellow Gold Opal Ring by Alexey Gabilo, Australia
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
The Ivy Ring invites you to become part of its story—a celebration of elegance and nature’s grace. 14K yellow gold ring with natural Crystal Pipe Opal opal origin - Australia stone...
Opal, Crystal, Gold, 14k 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).