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Necklace with opal gold
Located in Gdynia, PL
the necklace is opal - mineral with beautiful raw texture, sourced in Poland. The necklace is made of
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with opal gold
Necklace with opal gold
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Dm 0.36 in L 17.72 in
14K Diamond Temple Necklace with Opals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K DIAMOND TEMPLE NECKLACE Inspired by the golden temple doorway in India during the Sikh empire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ecstasy Heart Necklace with Opal and Diamonds
By SUEL
Located in Seoul, KP
DETAILS COLOR: Yellow gold COMPOSITION: 14kt yellow gold Center Australian opal totalling 0.20ct
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2010s South Korean Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring & Necklace With Opals and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring and Necklace With Opals and Diamonds RING: Diamonds: 8 brilliant
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20th Century European Artisan Signet Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Short Necklace with Opal Beads Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely and intriguing necklace with a mesmerising natural Australian black opal pendant strung on
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2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

14k Gold One-of-a-kind Daisy Chain Necklace with Opals
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
doublet opals. An extra eye at the end of the chain allows the necklace to be worn shorter or longer
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2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold

18kt White Gold Les Bois Necklace with Opal and Pink Topazes
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
Delicate gold necklace characterized by a pendant with a stone wrapped in a pavè of paraiba that
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Casey Perez Gold Arc Necklace with Opal and Brilliant Cut Diamonds on Gold Chain
By Casey Perez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sparkles a stunning opal, carefully set in a sleek bezel. The outer tier shimmers with dazzling pave
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Opal Crystal Blu Rock Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with opal blu crystal total length 46cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Crystal, Gold-filled

Estate Kabana Opal and Diamond Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By Kabana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Kabana necklace with opal marquise shapes and 0.62 ct. of good quality white diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Carved Chalcedony Boulder Opal Necklace Zircon Sapphire Gold 22 Karat 18 Karat
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Carved chalcedony necklace with opal in petrified wood, sapphire, & zircon in 22k and 18k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Art Nouveau 2.62 Carat Opal and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Murrle Bennett & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 2.62 carat opal and 15 karat yellow gold necklace made by
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
crafted with boulder opal weighing approximately 3.20 carats and 0.10 carats of diamonds. The necklace is
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2010s Thai Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Necklace with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
limited-edition necklace, punctuated by a shimmering boulder opal of approximately 1 carat and a diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
necklace captivates with its mesmerizing 2 carat opal centerpiece and glittering 0.50 carats of diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Lace Necklace with Diamonds
By SUEL
Located in Seoul, KP
DETAILS COLOR: Yellow gold COMPOSITION: 14kt yellow gold Center Australian opal totalling 0.19ct
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2010s South Korean Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Opal Cake Necklace with Diamonds
By SUEL
Located in Seoul, KP
DETAILS COLOR: Yellow gold COMPOSITION: 14kt yellow gold Center Australian opal totalling 0.19ct
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2010s South Korean Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18kt Rose Gold Les Papillons Necklace with Pink Opal and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
grow tired of. Necklace in 18 kt rose gold with pink opal (10.20 ct), diamonds 0.38 ct. Available also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Necklace Natural Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Milky way - 14K yellow gold pendant with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements
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2010s French Art Nouveau More Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Necklace 18k gold with silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gold with silver necklace set with opal - 43 cm Detailed description The necklace is 43 cm long
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2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces

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Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Black Opal Necklace 18k gold with silver
Black Opal Necklace 18k gold with silver
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H 0.6 in W 5.91 in L 16.93 in
Pink Opal and Pearl Necklace with Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an opal, pearl and fine silver necklace. We created this necklace with 15-17mm opaque pink
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Opal Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 inch Opal Necklace created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 1.5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.12 carat
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Necklace with Diamond Roundels and Clasp
Located in New York, NY
18 inch Opal necklace with round polished opals that measure from 16 mm to 6.5 mm, offset by 4
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Madagascar Brown Opal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
were used. This necklace alternates beads of opal with 17 mm old Nepal silver beads. The necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Madagascar Brown Opal Necklace
Madagascar Brown Opal Necklace
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L 18 in
A stunning Natural Opal Diamond necklace with gold
Located in New York, NY
An magnificent necklace made from 16.30-carat natural opal and 1.37-carat diamond, set in 18-karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent Graduated Opal Bead Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This opal strand is 160 carats magnificient opals. The clasp is 14k white gold with .90c in
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
natural. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. This necklace alternates beads of opal with
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace
Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace
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L 24.5 in
14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
the smallest of the pendants in the collection. This is a perfect layering necklace with flashes of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
H 0.427 in W 0.427 in D 0.226 in Dm 0.427 in L 18 in
A.Jeschel Luminous Opal with Flower Jasper necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind An unusual necklace mixing luminous Opal with flower Jasper in an elegant 2-strand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver

Square Opal Drop Necklace
By Angely Martinez
Located in New York, NY
The Waterfall Necklace presents a peaceful waterfall, filled with blue color tones. It includes the
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fire §Opal Gold Round Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Roun necklace with fire australian opal drop very shining gold 22 gr, 18k . Made all by hand
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2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Big Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Australian opal necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 83 carats
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Big Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Australian opal necklace
Big Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Australian opal necklace
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H 2.76 in W 0.71 in D 0.55 in L 1.89 in
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
gold necklace showcases a stunning Ethiopian opal, 2.80 carats approx., bedazzled with 0.40 carat of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Opal Necklace
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Opal Pendant with Matching 18ct Gold Chain . Rare Vintage Design with timeless appeal
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Gold

18ct Gold Opal Necklace
18ct Gold Opal Necklace
W 0.04 in L 16.01 in
Peruvian Opal with Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Rare, large, one of a kind, artisan cut Peruvian opal, surrounded with pave diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Peruvian Opal with Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Rare, large, one of a kind, artisan cut Peruvian opal, surrounded with pave diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Peruvian Opal with Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Rare, large, one of a kind, artisan cut Peruvian opal, surrounded with pave diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Precious Chrysoprase necklace with Australian Opals
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
( brightest green to grass green to soft green) mixed with deep Australian brown Opal, as well as center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This necklace is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 3.09 carats opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 9K Opal Cluster Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Opals are proof of mother natures magic and this bouquet of cheerful opal flowers contains
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Vintage 1910s English Drop Necklaces

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Opal, 9k Gold

1940s Vintage Opal Lavalier Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful 1940s Opal Lavalier Necklace. This stunning necklace features a dull patina 14 karat gold
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold

Necklace with pendant set with opal and diamond 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt white gold necklace with pendant set with opal and brilliant cut diamonds 0.50 ct - F/G - VS
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Opal Necklace with Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
necklace flaunts a mesmerizing 13-carat opal, 0.05-carat tsavorites, and 0.30-carat diamonds for an
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Opal with Dangling 18k YG Accents Multistrand Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vibrant, luminous, iridescent green Hydrophane Ethiopian Opal 5 strand necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

RUCHI Fire Opal with Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal- 4.20 Cts Diamond- 0.36 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crispy Sparkling Opal Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Exceptional Crispy Sparkling Opal Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Necklace with 16.74 Carat Blue Opal
Located in Bossier City, LA
This elegant opal pendant is custom made by our expert jewelers. The blue opal is 16.74ct and has
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, White Gold

Opal and Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eighty-nine Australian opals dance with color in this stunning necklace. Measuring from 4mm to 11mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Graduated Opal Necklace, 554.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Twenty-nine solid opal beads totaling an extraordinary 554.00 carats comprise this mesmerizing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Opal Accent Chain-Link Necklace and Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver chain-link necklace is highlighted with a sterling silver pendant accented with
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Necklace set with opal 18k yellow gold - 53 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a center piece set with fire opal – 53 cm long Detailed description
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2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace set with opal 18k yellow gold - 53 cm long
Necklace set with opal 18k yellow gold - 53 cm long
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H 2.05 in W 1.58 in L 20.87 in
A Turquoise Beaded Necklace with an Australian Boulder Opal Pendant.
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Turquoise Beaded Necklace with an Australian Boulder Opal Pendant 19.5 inches in length
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Early 2000s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Graduated Welo Opal Nuggets Inlay Opal Toggle, Winnie Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Opals are my birthstone, so I have always had a soft spot for them because of their unique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Crystal Opal Necklace with White Diamond Halo
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold necklace featuring one double prong set free formed Australian crystal opal 3.72
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Onella Seed Necklace in 14k Rose Gold with Diamond & Opal
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Onella seed necklace in 14k rose gold with diamond & opal by Selda Jewellery Additional
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2010s Turkish Modern More Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. 18 inch
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onella 14k Rose Gold Necklace with White Diamond & Blue Opal
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Onella 14k rose gold necklace with white diamond & blue opal by Selda Jewellery Additional
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k 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

Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection Opal necklace with a brushed sterling silver clasp. Each bead is
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
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W 0.64 in L 19.29 in
Ethiopian Opal Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring graduated Ethiopian Opals. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

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Necklaces With Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact necklaces with opal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect necklaces with opal among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a necklaces with opal has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Syna Jewels, Kary Adam and Doves by Doron Paloma are consistently popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a necklaces with opal, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Necklaces With Opal?

The price for a necklaces with opal starts at $180 and tops out at $195,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,068.

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. 

Questions About Necklaces With Opal
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An opal symbolizes love, passion and desire. People know the stone for its seductive qualities that tend to intensify emotional states.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Usually 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 ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, opal can be good for wedding rings. Many people love the unique coloration of opals and opt for wedding rings set with them. One thing to keep in mind is that opals are more delicate than many other gemstones like sapphires, rubies and diamonds, so they are more vulnerable to scratching and breakage. It is a good idea to remove your wedding ring before working with tools, performing chores, playing sports or engaging in other activities that could potentially damage your opal. Explore a variety of opal wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opal rings are very delicate compared to other stones, and are not recommended for everyday wear. However, with proper care, they can last through the generations. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although opals were considered good luck in Roman culture and a symbol of good luck, there are many legends that link opals with death and bad omens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    No, opals aren't bad for engagement rings. One drawback of the gemstone is that it isn't as hard as many other popular gems, like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, so it may be more susceptible to scratches. However, you can still choose an opal engagement ring if you wish. Taking it off before you engage in activities that could damage the ring can help extend its life. Shop an assortment of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, you cannot wear an opal ring everyday. Since they are relatively fragile compared to other stones, opals are not durable for daily-wear.
    Dover Jewelry
    Dover JewelryFebruary 24, 2021
    Not 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, opal is not good for engagement rings. Although opal is a beautiful stone, it is not the best choice for an engagement ring. Since they are relatively fragile compared to diamonds and sapphires, opals are not durable for daily wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, opal engagement rings can be a good idea. This stone represents faithfulness, confidence, and creativity -- making the stone a fitting choice for an engagement ring. Opals, however, are not ideal for everyday wear.