Opal With Pearl
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Silver Bowls
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Finnish Retro Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Barware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Wedding Rings
24k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Russian Modern Vanity Items
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Vanity Items
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Norwegian Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1850s Swedish British Colonial Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wedding Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
Vintage 1930s German Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Ukrainian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Wedding Rings
22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Other, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Swedish Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Asian Arts and Crafts Bangles
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Silver, Steel
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Boxes and Cases
Silver
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- Do opal engagement rings last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, 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.
- Can you wear an opal ring everyday?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, you cannot wear an opal ring everyday. Since they are relatively fragile compared to other stones, opals are not durable for daily-wear.
Dover JewelryFebruary 24, 2021Not recommended! Opals are more delicate then other gemstones and if cared for correctly will last a lifetime and can be handed down throughout generations. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To see if your black opal is real, check the potch on the back. Double-sided opals are rare, so if there is a lack of potch and color all the way through, this could indicate a fake. Shop a collection of expertly vetted opals from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How much is a fire opal worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021One 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.