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14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Opal Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Opal: 1 marquise cut = 1.10ct Dimensions: the pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Opal Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Opal Pendant
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W 0.84 in L 1.19 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opal Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 25.6 X 15.1mm Weight: 1.86
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: the pendant measures 40mm x 23mm Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Pin/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Brooch/Pendant- This lovely piece features 32 opals set in
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Pendant #16742
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Opal Pendant- This elegant pendant features seven round opal gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural opal pendant set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Oval Shape 8 mm X 14 mm Pendant is Natural opal set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The opal is natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold pendant mounted with a two particular Australian opal with big
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold pendant mounted with a particular Australian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant mounted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Kabana Australian Opal and Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kabana
Located in New York, NY
KABANA Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant 14K Yellow Gold. -Mint condition -14 k Yellow Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Pendant #17450
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Black Opal and Diamond Pendant- This lovely pendant features a stunning black opal stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Pink Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant necklace. Handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths pendant mounted with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Horse 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal, Diamond, and Ruby Freeform Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 5 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 3 round cut = .05cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Necklace In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
1.50 Carat Opal 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Stamped: 14K Total Necklace Weight: 1.4 Grams Length 16
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asian 14 Karat Gold Malachite Opal Pendant Bird Necklace 14 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Malachite, opal 14K Gold Pendant. Depicts an asian bird scence. Framed in 14K Gold
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

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Malachite, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand Carved Opal Onyx Cameo Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold vintage hand carved opal onyx cameo pendant
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Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Pendant This stunning pendant features one oval black
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
14 Karat Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
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W 0.36 in L 0.71 in
Pink Opal, Ruby and Diamond Studded Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisitely detailed 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant , center set with 3.95 Cts .Cab Fancy
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant necklace. Handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 18 Carat Pear Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

American Bald Eagle Pendant Boulder Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage American bald eagle boulder opal pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extra Large White Opal & Scattered Diamond Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
coral texture of 14-karat yellow gold. The coral texture lends a unique and organic touch to the design
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis, Jade, Opal, and Ruby Asian Style Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: lapis, jade, opal, and ruby
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frank Lau Australian Black Opal and Diamond Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 14k yellow gold Weight: 7.4 grams Size: 1.5 inch Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Small Oval Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. The opal measures
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 2000s Oval Opal Doublet Pendant with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Circa: 2000s Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 10.6 grams Size: 2 inch Length including bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

40 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 40 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Kt white Gold Necklace with
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant. The majestic black opal is a freeform diamond
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 1.1 in D 0.21 in
14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold pendant with genuine opal, pearl and diamonds. Total weight: 3.35 g. Size: 42 x 24 mm
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
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W 0.95 in D 0.28 in L 1.66 in
14 Karat Gold Opal Diamond Pendant, Brooch, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Opal and Diamond Brooch / Pendant with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 16 Prong-set
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

59.87 Carat Opal with Diamond Bezel Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically Tested 14KT Yellow Gold Ladies Cast Fashion Pendant Bright Polish Finish Good
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Opal Pendant Necklace Green Blue Red Yellow Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Retro setting in 14 Karat Gold. The
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Black Opal Doublet and Diamond Pendant, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Black Opal Doublet Natural Diamond
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.86 Carat Natural Opal 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace Stamped: 14K Total Necklace
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, 1.99 Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the natural opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, Black Opal 3 Station Pendant, 14 Karat Gold Drop Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunningly beautiful black opal doublets set in polished 14k yellow gold and dripping with
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

7 Ct Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat + 14 Kt Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat + 14 Kt Gold Chain This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Freeform Oval Opal and Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch Necklace with Free Form Oval Opal And Gold Pendant 4 grams total
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opal and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 round brilliant = .15cttw Color: G Clarity
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Griffin Dragon Black Opal Pendant Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL ART NOUVEAU 14 KARAT GOLD PENDANT OF A GRIFFIN OR
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace Red Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
gem. The opal is set in a stunning fire motif setting in 14 Karat yellow gold. This is one of the
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant. The pendant features a dome shaped X with channel
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant
Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant
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H 0.77 in W 0.76 in
Rare Art Deco Inlaid Black Opal Pendant Necklace Woman Flower 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
FLOWER. THE PENDANT IS BLACK ONYX WITH INLAID BLACK OPAL GEMS AND IS SET IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE JEWEL IS
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Australian Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Modern Bezel Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Unique Modern Australian opal pendant with diamonds on the top in 14KT yellow gold. Comes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Doublet Pendant # 15407
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Doublet Pendant JAGi Certified- This elegant pendant
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14.71 Carat Cabochon Fire Opal, Pearl and Diamond Halo Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunningly bold fire opal pendant with diamond and pearl accents is bursting with brilliant
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Australian Opal Heart Diamond Petite Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Heart Diamond Petite Pendant. This lovely petite pendant
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Australian Opal Heart Diamond Petite Pendant
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Heart Diamond Petite Pendant
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H 0.57 in W 0.26 in D 0.2 in
Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Black Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1970s Vintage Necklace
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 14k Yellow Gold & Opal Necklace Features 14k Yellow Gold Thin Bar Chain w/ Human
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold

Petite Marigold Necklace, Opal set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Frame, Blue Sapphire
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Carats) set in a textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold frame accented with a Blue Sapphire. The beautiful Opal
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heirloom Statement Opal, Diamond & Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
stunning Pendant, beautifully designed in 14 karat yellow gold. It spotlights an impressive 1.25 carat
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

70 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Pendant or Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
70 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 K Gold Estate yellow Gold Estate
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal Diamond Halo Pendant 2.97 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
encircling the opal makes it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Stone and Diamond Studded Enamel Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Cut Ruby and 0.11 Cts, of Tsavorite Beautifully Hand crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Stone Size
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tsavorite, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant .79 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the natural opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.48 Carat Opal and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.48 carat opal and 1.20 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 2.48 Carat Opal and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 2.48 Carat Opal and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.55 in W 1.04 in D 0.55 in Dm 1.04 in L 1.61 in
Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond pendant, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (pendant) and 14 karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Pearl Gold Pin Pendant with Gold Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14 karat yellow gold necklace, centered with an opal and surrounded by a circle of opals and pearls
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat yellow gold opal pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 69 antique edition and 68 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 14 karat yellow gold opal pendant 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 14 karat yellow gold opal pendant over the years, but those made by Alberto, Five Star Jewelry and SCALA GIOIELLI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14 karat yellow gold opal pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Pendant?

On average, a 14 karat yellow gold opal pendant at 1stDibs sells for $1,399, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $14,369 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.