{"product_id":"antique-18k-three-tone-gold-black-opal-diamond-cufflinks-rome-italy-rigato-18rom","title":"Antique Italian 18K Three-Tone Gold Black Opal \u0026 Diamond Cufflinks","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eITEM SPECIFICS:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e18K Yellow, White \u0026amp; Rose Gold (Three-tone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHallmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e18ROM oval cartouche + ROMA stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRome, Italy — Pre-1968\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGemstone 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlack Opal — large oval cabochon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGemstone 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRound Brilliant Diamonds (toggle bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRigato hand-engraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMid-Century Italian Fine Jewelry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCirca 1950s–1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVery Good to Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Antique 18K Three-Tone Gold, Black Opal \u0026amp; Diamond Cufflinks — Rome, Italy, Pre-1968 — Rigato Hand-Engraved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA breathtaking pair of mid-century Italian cufflinks of the highest order, representing Roman goldsmithing at its absolute finest — crafted in 18-karat three-tone gold with spectacular black opals and diamond-set toggle bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks \u0026amp; Dating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cufflink post is stamped with the \u003cstrong\u003e\"18ROM\"\u003c\/strong\u003e oval cartouche — the pre-1968 Italian state hallmark confirming 18-karat gold manufacture in Rome — alongside a separate \u003cstrong\u003e\"ROMA\"\u003c\/strong\u003e city stamp. This hallmarking format firmly dates the piece to the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s–1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e, the golden age of Roman luxury jewelry craftsmanship. During this era Rome was home to the world's most celebrated jewelry ateliers, producing work that now commands serious attention at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e These cufflinks are executed in a style and technique synonymous with the very pinnacle of Italian goldsmithing. Each face centers a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, fiery cabochon black opal\u003c\/strong\u003e displaying vivid play-of-color — greens, oranges, reds, and blues flashing across the full face — mounted in a classically Roman \u003cstrong\u003eopen-back gallery setting\u003c\/strong\u003e that maximizes the stone's luminosity by allowing light to pass through from behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bezel surrounding each opal is constructed in \u003cstrong\u003ethree tones of 18-karat gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — yellow, white, and rose — in concentric rings executed with the hand-engraved \u003cstrong\u003e\"rigato\" technique\u003c\/strong\u003e: the signature fluted, fabric-like texture produced by Rome's master goldsmiths using Renaissance-era tools, creating a surface that catches and scatters light like woven silk or fine brocade. The outer edge of each bezel is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003escalloped, nature-inspired border\u003c\/strong\u003e — an organic, undulating detail requiring exceptional skill to execute cleanly in three-tone gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etoggle bar\u003c\/strong\u003e of each cufflink is set with a \u003cstrong\u003erow of round brilliant-cut diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e channel-set in matching rigato-textured gold — adding brilliance and completing these as wearable sculpture of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparable Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e The three-tone rigato engraving technique, open-back opal gallery setting, scalloped bezel, and diamond-set toggle bars seen here are hallmarks of the finest Roman goldsmithing of the 1950s–1960s, executed in a manner consistent with the most prestigious Roman jewelry ateliers of the period. Collectors and specialists in Italian estate jewelry will immediately recognize the quality and tradition embodied in this pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good to excellent condition. Black opal play-of-color vivid and intact on both stones. Three-tone rigato engraving crisp and beautifully preserved. Diamond toggle bars bright and secure. No chips, no repairs, no alterations. Mechanics function perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese cufflinks represent an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a significant piece of mid-century Roman goldsmithing — combining rare black opals, diamond accents, and masterful hand-engraving in a form that transcends mere accessory and enters the realm of fine art.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377825046842,"sku":"EB-336552108496","price":5525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1848\/5818\/files\/57_4527c3df-62fb-4844-9aad-d372ade12a96.png?v=1777426126","url":"https:\/\/caspianjewelry.com\/products\/antique-18k-three-tone-gold-black-opal-diamond-cufflinks-rome-italy-rigato-18rom","provider":"Caspian Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}