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Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Empire Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold Blue Enamel / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones fall out if
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Danish Ring 1ctw. Diamonds 14K Green/White Gold ØUS8
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique European Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold/2.8 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique French Dangle Earrings natural 2ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold /3.2 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Locket Pendant Maenad Cameo banded Red Onyx 18K White Gold / 18.2
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

1975 Vintage USSR Ukraine Earrings Diamond solid 14K Rose White Gold /6.1 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Halo Ring 1.25ct Bi-color Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Platinum Ø4.5US / 5.3gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

1902 Antique European Ring solid 20K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 5.3 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold

1948 Vintage Ring 7ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 9.2g
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1925 Nordic Ring 1 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 11 US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Bohemian Austrian - Hungarian Bracelet Garnets Silver /18cm /37gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

1941 Art Deco Nordic Ring 15ct Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 3.5 / 10 gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

1860 Nordic Earrings solid 18K Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique European Earrings Celtic Eternity Knots solid 18K Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Unisex Bracelet 4.5ctw natural Sapphire solid 14K Yellow Gold / 18 cm / 16gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring 1.25 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver ØUS6.5/ 2.4gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 16ct natural Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø 5.5US / 8.1 gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

1971 Soviet Ukraine Ring 0.35 ctw Russian Diamonds 583/14K Gold Ø9.75US / 4.1gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1918 Nordic Necklace 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum / 43 cm/ 4.58g
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Beautreillis
By René Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
-side with gold, opals, diamonds, pearls, or amethysts. Over the next decade, René Lalique forged his
Category

1920s Art Deco More Art

Materials

Glass

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

1940 Swedish Ring natural 5ct Heliodor Beryl solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 /6gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold

1820 Nordic Life Love Death Poison Pin Enamel 18K Gold / 1.36gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Imperial Russian 84 Silver Bangle Bracelet natural 2ct Sapphire Ruby Enamel/34gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Enamel

1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Red Enamel 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily or
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

1921 Agnus Dei BAM Signet Ring Intaglio Carnelian solid 23K Gold Ø US10.25 /8.5g
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Russian Bracelet 0.5ctw Diamonds 18KGold Platinum/ 14.8cm-18 cm/10.5gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Mid-20th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920 Estonian Ring 0.8 ct Ruby Diamonds 56/14K Gold ØUS7.75 / 4.3gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Category

Vintage 1920s Estonian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 2.2ct Emerald 1.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Enamel Ø 5.5US/7.3gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Bohemian Bangle Bracelet 251 Garnets Granat Silver / 51gr
Located in SE
pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones fall out if
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Mures Opalescent Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
, opals, diamonds, pearls, or amethysts. Over the next decade, René Lalique forged his reputation. He won
Category

1920s Art Nouveau More Art

Materials

Glass

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Opal With Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the opal with pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an opal with pearl 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic opal with pearl over the years, but those made by Donald Huber, Gemjunky/M D Designs and Karl Rothmüller are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An opal with pearl can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 24 Opal versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an opal with pearl, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Opal With Pearl?

Prices for an opal with pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $85,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,455.

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 Opal With Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a Peruvian opal is a real opal, but it’s classified as a common opal rather than a precious opal. It’s the precious opal that’s known for it’s flashes of fire and brilliance. A common opal has a milky and pastel appearance. Find vintage and contemporary Peruvian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Aurora Australis is the world's most valuable black opal valued at 1 Million AUD. The stone is 180 carat and contains a variety of colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A solid opal is a natural stone that is cut and polished without any man-made caps or backings applied to the stone. It is in a raw state and its properties are not interfered with. Find opal jewelry today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cabochon opal is an opal that’s cut in a dome shape. There are two types of opal: common and precious. The former is, as its name implies, not very rare. Precious opal, on the other hand, is more rare than diamonds and considered very high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An opal symbolizes love, passion and desire. People know the stone for its seductive qualities that tend to intensify emotional states.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. 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. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Opal can be expensive. Black Opals in particular are quite valuable and may earn prices of up to $10,000 a carat. White opals are the least expensive of the opal family.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Usually opals with darker tones are worth more than those with lighter or white tones because the colors are more vibrant in darker opals. White opals are more common than their darker colored counterparts. Good quality white opals can be worth up to around $148 USD per carat, while black opals can fetch as much as $11,000 USD or more per carat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An opal's value is determined based on a set of characteristics. Namely, the type of opal, body tone, brilliance, pattern, color bar thickness, play of color, and faults are taken into account by an appraiser when determining the value of the stone. Typically, black or dark bodied opals are regarded as more valuable than those with a light body tone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, some black pearls are real pearls. Genuine black pearls typically come from Tahiti, sourced from black-lip pearl oysters. Some jewelry features synthetic black pearls created in laboratories. Explore a selection of black pearl jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There isn't a hard-and-fast rule about whether you should wear pearl earrings with a pearl necklace. While pearl earrings can complement a pearl necklace, you're free to mix and match pieces as you see fit. For example, you might join a multi-strand statement necklace with a pair of simple gold hoops or diamond studs. A dramatic gemstone necklace can be balanced with a pair of understated pearl button earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Mikimoto pearls are cultured pearls sourced from Akoya oysters located in the waters off the shores of Honshu, Japan, by the jewelry house of Mikimoto. Cultured pearls are genuine pearls produced with human assistance to encourage production and promote the development of a more attractive product. Find a variety of Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Pearls are so special because they are rare in nature. They form only when something gets inside an oyster or mussel and causes irritation. The mollusk then secretes substances similar to those found on its shell. These harden around the foreign body to create a pearl. Only about one out of every 10,000 wild oysters will ever make a single pearl, and the vast majority of the pearls that occur naturally are too small to use in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Coin pearls are a type of flat rounded pearls that are almost coin shaped. They can be worn casually or as an elegant accessory. There is a range of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    No, opals aren't bad for engagement rings. One drawback of the gemstone is that it isn't as hard as many other popular gems, like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, so it may be more susceptible to scratches. However, you can still choose an opal engagement ring if you wish. Taking it off before you engage in activities that could damage the ring can help extend its life. Shop an assortment of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, opal is not good for engagement rings. Although opal is a beautiful stone, it is not the best choice for an engagement ring. Since they are relatively fragile compared to diamonds and sapphires, opals are not durable for daily wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One carat of fire opal can be worth as little as $50 or as much as $10,000. The value depends on the quality and origin. For instance, Mexican and Australian fire opals are generally more expensive than fire opals from other countries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, an opal engagement ring can last if you care for it properly. Generally, opals are more delicate than other gemstones commonly used in engagement rings, like diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. As a result, they can be easily damaged, making it important that you take your ring off before performing household chores, exercising, playing sports or doing other activities where you'll use your hands a lot. Find a collection of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.