Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Cuff with 18K Gold Dragonfly & Opal by Philander Begay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional sterling silver tufa cast cuff by renowned Navajo silversmith Philander Begay features a finely crafted 18K gold dragonfly accent and a luminous opal gemstone set in...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 3.83 Carat Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian 3.83 carat white opal and 1.12 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
$16,800 / item
Opal Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning cuff bracelet is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 9.57 carats opal doublet, 24.82 carats blue sapphire, Aquamarine 24 and 5.17 carats of ...
Diamond, Opal, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
57.12 Carat Opal Emerald Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet cuff is handmade in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is set in 7.97 carats emerald, 57.12 carats opal doublet, 7.42 carats tanzanite and 7.27 carats diamonds. Pai...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$18,500 / item
22.21 Carat Emerald Opal Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is set in 22.21 carats emerald, 10.94 carats opal doublet, tanzanite and 3.25 carats diamonds. Pair this with your fa...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Black Opal & Tsevorite Bracelet Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Orange Fire Opals Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Orange & Fire Opals - 24 Carats Natural Tesvorite - 3 Carat Natural Diamonds - 2 Cara...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,968Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Black Opal & Tsevorite Bracelet Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Black Opal & Tsevorite Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Opals - 24 Carats Natural Tesvorite - 5 Carat Natural Diamonds - 2 Carats The ...
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 10 Cttw. Opal, Diamond and Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Discover exceptional vintage elegance with this Gemistry Victorian Opal, Diamond, and Pearl Bangle Bracelet, a remarkable statement piece that reflects intricate craftsmanship and ti...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Designer Bracelet with Tsavorite, Ethopian Opal and Pave Diamonds Set
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt gold:5.45gms, Diamond:0.92cts, Silver:2.278gms, Opal Ethiopian: 4.87cts, Tsavorite 0.47cts" Size-49X60X14MM
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
Boulder Opal Link Bracelet Meteorite 22k 18k Gold "Messages from the Gods"
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Aptly named "Messages from the Gods", this exquisite link bracelet marries celestial and earthly beauty, featuring raw meteorite fragments set alongside freeform boulder opals in a h...
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 5.57 Cttw. Natural Ethiopian Opal/Diamond Retro Bracelet In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with this Gemistry Victorian Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Retro Bracelet, an elegant piece that reflects timeless craftsmanship and refined vintage insp...
Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Sterling Denim Lapis and Opal Inlay Cuff Bracelet 6.5
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage cuff bracelet is new old stock. It features stunning denim lapis and opal inlay. The face of this bracelet measures 5/16 of an inch wide. The band measures 1/4...
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Sterling Silver
Multi Gem Crystal Opal Multi-Color Tourmaline Sterling Statement Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Multi-Shape Multi-Gemstone 22.80tcw Crystal Opal and 2.90tcw Multi-Color Tourmaline Artisan Cuff Bracelet. Hand set in Skillfully Hand crafted 925 Sterling Silver a...
Crystal, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Victor Velyan Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire and Chrome Diopside Cuff
By Victor Velyan
Located in Carmel, CA
This cuff was designed and made by well known designer Victor Velyan. It features 4 fully faceted, pear shaped Fire Opals weighing 3.87 carats which are reverse-set. The center sto...
Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,820Sale Price|30% Off
Turquoise, Boulder Opal, Pearl, Ancient Coin and Raw Diamond Bohemian Bracelet
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Bohemian style bracelet links Australian Boulder Opal, Turquoise Mountain Turquoise (closed mine in Arizona, USA), authentic ancient Byzantine coin (Maurice Tiberius, 1/2 Follis, 582...
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Turqu...
$2,152Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Opal & South Sea Pearl Bangle in 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Opal & South Sea Pearl Bangle in 18K Gold & Silver Details: Designer: Bochic Collection: Capri Traveling Collection Metals: 18K Gold & 950 Silver ...
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Boulder Opal Cuff Bracelet Alaskan Gold Nugget Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
A Boulder Opal with stunning fire of green, gold, and orange in this cuff bracelet. Accents of sapphire, diamond, tsavorite and an Alaskan gold nugget. One of a Kind. In the imaginat...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Bracelet 11.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Garnet: 1.78 Carats Rhodolite Garnet: 1.66 Carats Peridot: 1.38 Carats Amethyst: 1.34 Carats Tanzan...
Tanzanite, Peridot, Opal, Iolite, Citrine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Si...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Bracelet 11.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Garnet: 1.78 Carats Rhodolite Garnet: 1.66 Carats Peridot: 1.38 Carats Amethyst: 1.34 Carats Tanzan...
Tanzanite, Peridot, Opal, Iolite, Citrine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Si...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Bracelet 11.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Garnet: 1.78 Carats Rhodolite Garnet: 1.66 Carats Peridot: 1.38 Carats Amethyst: 1.34 Carats Tanzan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Peridot, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Si...
$792Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pave diamond and emerald Dzee beads 925 sterling silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond and emerald Dzee beads 925 sterling silver Materials: 925 sterling silver Gemstone: Diamond and emerald A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Ou...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Sterling Silver
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique carved emerald ruby sapphires Brilliant diamond 14K gold silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Beautiful hand carved gemstones carefully selected and set in 14K Gold and silver to create this masterpiece. This beautiful bracelet is one of its kind. This jewel is perfect to bri...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Multi Shaped Multi Gemstone Cuff with Diamonds Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:2.38g, Diamond:5.1ct, Silver:45.93gm, Opal:12.56ct, Tourquiose:28.96ct, Moonstone-62ct, Size: 81X58X33MM"
Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Los Castillos Modernist Tumbled Stone Suite
By Los Castillos
Located in New York, NY
Los Castillos Modernist Tumbled Stone Suite, set in sterling from the 1950's. Unusual and elegant design with each tumbled stone set into triangular "cups" on an articulated hinged b...
Amethyst, Citrine, Malachite, Opal, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
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).
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
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