Opal With Pearl
Vintage 1910s Norwegian Art Deco Flatware and Serving Pieces
Silver, Gold-filled
Vintage 1950s Modern Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
Vintage 1960s Retro Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Gold-filled, Silver
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Hematite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bangles
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Ukrainian Russian Empire Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Egyptian Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wedding Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets
Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Art Nouveau Signet Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Russian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Asian Arts and Crafts Bangles
Jade, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage 1910s Georgian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Russian Russian Empire Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Barware
Silver
Vintage 1970s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Revival Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s German Retro Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Silver Bowls
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Finnish Retro Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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- Is a Peruvian opal a real opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is the rarest Opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- What is a solid Opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a cabochon Opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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.
- Is Opal expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, 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.
- What is an Australian opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Today, 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.
- What does Opal symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An opal symbolizes love, passion and desire. People know the stone for its seductive qualities that tend to intensify emotional states.
- Are opals worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Usually 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.
- How much is an opal worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021An 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.
- Are black pearls real pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, 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, 2023There 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.
- What are Mikimoto pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mikimoto 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.
- Why are pearls so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Pearls 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.
- Where are pearl earrings from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023No 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.
- What is a coin pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Coin 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.
- Is there a fake pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Yes, there is a fake pearl. In fact, many materials can be used to make faux pearls, such as glass, plastic, mollusk shells, alabaster, bone and stone. These alternate materials typically feel smooth, and their texture sets them apart from real pearls, which have a slightly gritty or rough surface. If you'd like help determining whether a piece of jewelry has real or fake pearls, seek the opinion of an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser. Shop a large collection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are there freshwater pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, there are freshwater pearls. Certain species of pearl-producing mollusks do live in bodies of freshwater. Among them are Hyriopsis cumingi and Hyriopsis schlegeli. Most freshwater pearls come from the United States and Japan. Shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a pearl clasp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pearl clasp is an opening and closing device that holds a necklace together - in this case, a pearl necklace. The clasp works by hooking one end of the necklace into the other end and locking in place. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023No, 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.