Black Opal Strand
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Other...
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Onyx, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Malachite, Opal, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Black Opal, Tsavorite, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass, Zinc
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Copper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
Natural Pearl, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Gothic Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Citrine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Chalcedony, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
2010s Australian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Spinel, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Spinel, Mixed Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Black Opal Strand For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Black fire opal can vary in worth, from $10 per carat to $10,000 per carat. Black opals are generally considered extremely valuable because of their vibrant spectrum of colors and are one of the most enchanting stones in the world. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage black fire opal jewelry.
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