Opal 22 Karat Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Aquamarine, Citr...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Indonesian Romantic Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix...
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Mult...
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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Multi-gemstone, Black Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Iolite, Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapp...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Zircon, 22k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, O...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Wh...
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Indonesian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Other, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Dome Rings
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Opal 22 Karat Gold For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
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).