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4-3/4 ct. Opal Blue and White Topaz Cluster Setting Sterling Silver Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the vitality of our Opal and Blue/White Topaz Cluster Setting Sterling Silver Ring
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver

41-4/5 ct. Emerald-Cut Sky Blue Topaz and Octangle Opal Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet features 44 pieces of brilliant emerald-cut sky blue topaz and octangle opal
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Opal, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

14K White Opal Half Eternity Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
with white opals. 4 carats of white opals. Additional Information: Material: 14K Gold, Opal Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Leda Jewel Co Rhodochrosite Australian Opal Bangle Bracelet Cuff
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
: 15 carats total weight. Australian opal: 4 carats total weight. The Metaphysical Particulars
Category

2010s Artisan Bangles

Materials

Opal, Rhodocrosite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

14K White Opal Eternity Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
with white opals. 4 carats of white opals. Additional Information: Material: 14K White Gold, Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Color Stones Dangle Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat Rose Gold color Stones Dangle Earrings 4 Opal 2.09 Carat. 2 Rose Opal 18.26 Carat 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4 Carat Australian Opal Heart Necklace
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Australian Opal Heart Necklace Australian Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold Four carat Australian Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Opal and Diamonds Earrings 1 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gemstone Type: Opal Center Gemstone Carat Weight: 1.46 Center Gemstone Measurements: 7 X 3.5 Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

Art Deco Platinum 4 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Cape May, NJ
Carat Weight: Approximately 4 Carats Accent Stone: Baguette and Round Cut Diamonds Accent Stone Carat
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Platinum

YAEL Designs 4 Carat TW Opal Turquoise Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bangle
By Yael Designs
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Contemporary Metal: 18k Rose Gold Opal: Carat Weight: 1.44 Cut: Marquise cabochon Color: Play Of Color (Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.59 Carat Opal and White Diamond Pendant
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Details: 4 Round Opals at 1.70 carat Mounting Stone Details: 22 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.20
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold 4 mm Paraiba Tourmaline Opal Diamond Mini Stack Side Stud Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
gemstones: 0.085 ct. Total carat : 0.10 ct. Total weight : 1.32 g Items measurement : width : 4 mm
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

107 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond and Emerald Pendant /Pin/Broach 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Carats of brilliant cut diamonds and approximately 4 carats of natural emeralds. The opal is
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Fire Opal Drop Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
perfect match. These earrings weigh 7.0 grams 4 opals at 5 Carats per earring plus .10 point Diamonds to
Category

2010s Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Pearl Crown Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
oval cabochon! The opal weighs 4 carats and exhibits a playful gallery of opalescence, with flashes of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Fire Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color. Featuring an approximately 4 carat scorching reddish-orange fire opal surrounded by a halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

4/5 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Emerald Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 4/5 carat 1 Pc
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal and Diamond Pendant in Platinum
Located in Litchfield, CT
leaves. The 4 carat black opal has lovely play of light in a vibrant spectrum of colors. Enhanced by the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Black Opal, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This exquisite platinum Art Deco ring features a stunning 4-carat black opal, which takes center
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum

Opal, Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A statement, intricately hand-made cocktail ring. Using 4 carat fancy rose-cut, Ethiopian Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Once-in-a-Lifetime Art Deco Opal and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Outstanding art deco plaque ring, with an approximately 4 carat black opal, enhanced by a stylized
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Platinum

Syna Pink Opal Yellow Gold Earrings with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink Opal cabochons 4 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.10 carat
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mexican Fire Opal Ring 14k White Gold Signet Estate Fine Jewelry Mens
Located in Torrance, CA
measures 9.5mm (estimated at 4 carats). The opal is in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal, Emerald and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
An exclusive pair of earrings with 4 pieces of opals 9.06 carats, 2 pieces of emeralds 0.53 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Jelly Opal Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Natural cabochon cut opal measures 12mm x 10mm (estimated at 4 carats). The opal is in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Opal Heart Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry 6
Located in Torrance, CA
opal measures 10mm (estimated at 4 carats). The opal is in excellent condition and free of cracks or
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Opal Cocktail Filigree Ring Vintage 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
white gold. Triangular cut cabochon opal measures 16mm x 8mm (estimated at 4 carats). The opal
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Jelly Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Opal cabochon measures 11.5mm x 9.5mm7mm (estimated at 4 carats). The opal shows very light wear
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Dangle Earrings White Topaz 24 Carats Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 4 Pink Opals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.60 Carat Emerald, Opals and Diamond Ring Studded in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
fine quality of emerald, 3.15 carats 4 pieces of opals, 0.24 carats 4 pieces of rose-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delightful Opal Diamond Gold Frog Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable frog brooch features over 4 carats of opals with diamond accents and ruby eyes. The piece
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace with Diamond Accent in Rose Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
: Chain weight: 2.7 grams Opal weight: 4 carats Diamond weight: 0.06 carats Pendant weight: 2 grams
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby, Multi Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 4 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Multi Opals Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
shape - 4 Carat Natural Multi Opals - 3 Carat South Sea White Pearls The earrings from the "Capri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal Sapphires, Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal & Sapphires, Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue Opals - 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Pastel Opals Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Oval Shape from Africa 8 carats Natural Pastel color Opals 4 Carat Natural Red Rubies The earrings
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Pastel Opals Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Oval Shape from Africa 8 carats Natural Pastel color Opals 4 Carat Natural Red Rubies The earrings
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Opal Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
shape - 4 Carat Fire Blue Opal - 3 Carat Rose Cut Multi color Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 3 Carat The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal Multi Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Australian Blue Opals - 4 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka 9 carat Colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal Multi Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Australian Blue Opals - 4 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka 9 carat Colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Orient” Opal Fancy Multi Color Pastel Sapphires In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Carats White Opal - 19 Carats This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the epitome of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Opal Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Pendant Natural Multi color Sapphire from Sri Lanka 2 carat Natural Rubies 4 carat Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Blue Opal Multi Sapphire Collier Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian style Natural Blue Topaz - 2.00 Carats Natural Ruby - 9 Carats Natural Blue Opals - 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

Bochic “Capri” Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine Peridot Necklace in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Necklace is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Color Gem Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal Multi Fancy Gems Bracelet is Set in 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 3 Carats Natural Amethyst - 5 Carats Natural Pink Quartz - 4 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, To...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 3 Carats Natural Amethyst - 5 Carats Natural Pink Quartz - 4 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Aquamarine, Ameth...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Bracelet is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Aquamarine, Ameth...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 3 Carats Natural Amethyst - 5 Carats Natural Pink Quartz - 4 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, To...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Color Gem Sapphire Bangle Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Bracelet is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Si...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Bracelet is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 24 Carats Natural White Diamonds - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

4 Carat Opal Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
A fine and elegant pair of opale and diamonds white gold earrings. 18 carats white gold, 750
Category

2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Stambolian Aged Silver 18K Gold Ethiopian Opal Diamond Small Dome Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, greens, reds. Apprx. 4 carat Opal 0.61 carat G color, VS clarity diamonds total weight Size 7. Sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Boxed Opal Diamond Brooch 4 Carat Diamond, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
genuine Art Deco Diamond and natural Opal brooch, all set in 18ct White Gold. Each natural Opal is
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Set Australian Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in St.amford, CT
two emerald cut high quality diamonds 1/4 carat each. The opal is 13.5 X 10 mm 2.58 carats. It is
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

White Gold Diamond, Opal, Amethist, Chalcedoni Sapphir Drop Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
. These sensational earrings epitomize elegance and sophistication. 4 Diamonds 0.20 Carat 4 Opal 2.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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4 Carat Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 carat opal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 65 antique edition and 143 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 4 carat opal from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 4 carat opal — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, Renata Bernard and DGI each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 4 carat opal, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 4 Carat Opal?

The price for a 4 carat opal starts at $15 and tops out at $78,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,400.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Questions About 4 Carat Opal
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 4-carat diamond’s worth varies depending on the 4Cs of diamond quality – color, cut, clarity and carat. On average, a 4-carat diamond could cost you between $8,400 to $71,500. It is also likely that the price range per carat will be even broader. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of 4-carat diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a 4-carat ring is big is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, 4-carat stones usually do have larger dimensions. Diamonds of this size are usually quite expensive due to their size. Shop a large selection of gemstone rings on 1stDibs.