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Moonstone Parrot Head Pendant with Diamond Enhancer
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Moonstone hand carved parrot head with beautiful feathered detail (by Master Idar-Oberstein carver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 18k Gold

Diana Crystal Intaglio Gold Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
goddess Artemis. Created by Master Idar-Oberstein carver. Size 7.5. Can be sized to fit.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Rose Gold

Watermelon Tourmaline Parrot Head Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand carved watermelon tourmaline parrot head with delicately feathered detail (by Master Idar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Blue Agate Sagittarius Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
detachable bail. Created by Master Idar-Oberstein carver Pendants also custom available in deep blue agate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Zimmermann Natural Brilliant Champagne Baguette Oval Zircon Princess Earrings
By Erich Zimmermann
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Princess Earrings handcrafted in Idar Oberstein, Germany by renowned master jewelry
Category

2010s German Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone African Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Peridot Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
flanked by a pair of perfectly matched, sugarloaf cabochon peridots cut in Idar Oberstein, Germany. The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold

18k Gold Hand Carved Seahorse Rock Crystal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
attire. The seahorse motif was carved by hand in Idar Oberstein, Germany and is one of a kind. The
Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Carnelian Alhambra Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
standards when it comes to Carnelian, scouring the specific region of Idar-Oberstein in Germany as well as
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pierre Faveere Agate Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
around Idar-Oberstein in Germany. Yellow, white, grey stone disc. Bakelite E14 socket. Height: 21 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Very Solid 18 Karat Rose Gold Moonstone and Diamond Ring by Jochen Pohl
By Jochen Pohl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Diamonds totaling 0.30 ct, , F, vs. Jochen Pohl's atelier is situated in Idar-Oberstein, a famous capitol
Category

2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jacob Bengel Machine Age Leaf Pendant Necklace
By Jakob Bengel
Located in New York, NY
in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in 1873. The chains were made from silver, brass and other alloys known as
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Talisman I Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unisex gift Amulet Necklace
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Limited edition - Talisman I necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein
Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Set
Located in Narberth, PA
, Italy while the hard stone cameos were cut primarily in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. This lovely 3 piece
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Schmidt from Idar-Oberstein, Germany), surrounded with rubies, diamonds, emeralds and further accented
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
, Italy while the hard stone cameos were cut primarily in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. This lovely 3 piece
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Burle Marx 1968 Brazil Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Forma Livre Aquamarine
By Burle Marx
Located in Miami, FL
Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the center of the gemstone cutting industry before opening his shop at Rodolfo
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Bruno Guidi for Haroldo Burle Marx, Forma Livre, Gold Tourmaline Ring
By Bruno Guidi
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
gemology in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the center of the gemstone cutting industry before opening his shop at
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisitely Carved Citrine Intaglio-"Ganymead"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular Carved Citrine Intaglio of Ganymead. By August Mayer of Idar-Oberstein, Bermany.
Category

20th Century German More Bracelets

Materials

Citrine

Aquamarine Gold Cloud Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
An aquamarine and 18kt yellow gold cloud necklace. The aquamarine beads were hand carved in Idar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Chalcedony Domed Ring
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
carved in Idar Oberstein
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Chalcedony Vine Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A chalcedony vine necklace made out of hand carved chalcedony wheels from Idar Oberstein and hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Art Deco Necklace Attributed to Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
. Attributed to the Jakob Bengel factory of Idar-Oberstein, Germany, circa 1930s. Excellent condition.
Category

20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Three Rock Rings
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
Three contemporary hand carved rock rings from Idar Oberstein. The first ring is carved from lapis
Category

German Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate

Original Art Deco Necklace Attributed to Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
Bengel of Idar-Oberstein, 1930s. Conforming pieces appear in the two books published on this museum and
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Spectacular Aquamarine Squares in Platinum
By Donna Vock
Located in NY, NY
Purest sky blue aquamarine, of extraordinary size and proportion are precision cut in Idar
Category

American Lever-Back Earrings

Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline "Fly" Pin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
in the early 1990ties. All Paraiba tourmalines used in this pin were cut in Idar-Oberstein - Germany
Category

1990s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold

Original Art Deco Galalith and Chrome Necklace Attributed to Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
An original Art Deco Necklace attributed to Jakob Bengel of Idar-Oberstein. Orange Galalith and
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Gini Floral Wreath
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A necklace composed of hand carved tourmaline leaves from Idar Oberstein, iolite flowers, rose bud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, Iolite, 18k Gold

Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
jewelry manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with Black and red galalith
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

Carnelian Cloud Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A Carnelian and 18kt yellow gold cloud necklace. The Carnelian beads were hand carved in Idar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Gold Gone Fishing Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
lazuli fish pendant suspended from the chain by an 18kt yellow gold hook. The fish was carved in Idar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Art Deco Geometric Necklace Attributed to Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
machine age design, constructed of galalith and chrome. The Jakob Bengel factory, situated in Idar
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Necklace Attributed to Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
factory of Idar-Oberstein, Germany, circa 1930s. The overall length is 16" (41 cms). Two books have been
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Jakob Bengel necklace in chrome and galalith, 1920s
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with blue elements from Galalith. Diameter of the
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Aquamarine Wreath Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
two hand carved aquamarine flowers from Idar Oberstein and they are decorated with 18kt yellow and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

14 Karat Gold Pendant with One 1 Oval Quartz, Set with a Horse Head/Gold Chain
Located in Heerlen, NL
lot length 64 cm. - Weight: 21.68 grams (total) - Made in Idar Oberstein (D), ca 1960 was sold as
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Flower Wreath Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
center flower is a hand carved tourmaline from Idar Oberstein and is decorated with hand made gold
Category

American More Necklaces

Art Deco Necklace Attributed to Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
Jakob Bengel factory in Idar-Oberstein, Germany - conforming pieces appear in the two books on Bengel
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Black Onyx Ruby Diamond Horse Brooch Pendant
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
Offering a finely carved, in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, black onyx horse head brooch/pendant. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Doris Hangartner 6.26 Carat Unheated Tanzanite, Diamonds and Ceramic Ring
By Doris Hangartner
Located in Zurich, CH
unheated Tanzanite is certified by DSEF (German Foundation for Gemstone Research, Idar-Oberstein) You can
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Yellow Quartz 8.56cts , Black Diamond 52=0.65 cts 18KY Gold Ring
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
diamonds (52=0.65 cts). Cut in Idar-Oberstein Germany by a master cutter, the center stone is brilliant
Category

2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Shazam Series Earrings
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Emerald to create a modern chic pattern. The Emeralds were cut Idar-Oberstein in Germany by master gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

21.53 Carat GIA Certified Non Heated Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Fe, NM
blue, cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphire center stone. The sides are flanked with 2 trillion-cut (Idar
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Clip Earrings by Jakob Bengel in Galalith
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
. The Jakob Bengel factory in Idar-Oberstein, Germany was abandoned in the Second World War and
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Necklace by Jakob Bengel in Chrome and Galalith
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
. The Jakob Bengel factory in Idar-Oberstein, Germany was abandoned in the Second World War and
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Original Art Deco Necklace by Jakob Bengel in Galalith
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
The Jakob Bengel factory in Idar-Oberstein, Germany was abandoned in the Second World War and
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

7.59 tcw Mandarin garnet cabochons and upcycled 18k white gold earrings by G&GS
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
firmly into the 21st century with modern Mandarin garnet cabochons, cut in Idar Oberstein Germany, bezel
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

Original Art Deco Necklace by Jakob Bengel in Chrome with Red and Black Galalith
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Kent, GB
Red and Black Galalith 1930s The Jakob Bengel factory in Idar-Oberstein, Germany was abandoned in
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Galalith Necklace, circa 1930s
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Until 1920, the company specialised in the production of watch chains and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Art Deco 1.4 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald 18k Gold Ring, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
testing laboratory, Idar-Oberstein Estimated replacement value 12,450 euros from private collection
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Certified Natural Pearl and 2.54 Carat Diamond Gold Earrings, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
diamond and test report for the pearl by DSEF German Foundation for Gemstone Research, Idar-Oberstein
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930s Bracelet by Jakob Bengel, Germany
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Until 1920, the company specialised in the production of watch chains and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage 16.00 Carat Certified Natural Blue Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
made by the German Gemological Society in Idar-Oberstein, the town famous for its mines, gemstone
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Déco circa 1935, Untreated No Heat 22 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
origin of the central sapphire have been certified by a renowned gemological institute in Idar-Oberstein
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mixed Color Amethyst and Diamond Necklace
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in Boca Raton, FL
enter the stone. To that end, the rough stones were sent to our stone cutting factory in Idar-Oberstein
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Art Deco circa 1940, Certified 4.74 Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
gemological institute of Idar-Oberstein, Germany. MATERIALS A diamond, brilliant cut (transitional cut), 4.74
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s Bracelet by Jakob Bengel, Germany
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
chain and costume jewelry factory, founded by Jakob Bengel in 1873 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Until
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

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Idar Oberstein For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact idar oberstein you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and rose gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 39 antique edition and 71 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect idar oberstein may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A idar oberstein from Diane Griswold Johnston, Jakob Bengel and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A idar oberstein of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring opal, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our idar oberstein for sale are for women, but there are 51 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Idar Oberstein?

The price for a idar oberstein starts at $304 and tops out at $132,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,500.