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Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Matte finish silver pendant with natural Boulder "Koroit" Opal gemstone origin - Australia
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2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
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H 1.57 in W 0.67 in D 0.32 in L 1.18 in
Boulder Opal necklace silver Natural Australian Blue Green Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.75 x
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Boulder Opal necklace silver Natural Australian Blue Green Gemstone
Boulder Opal necklace silver Natural Australian Blue Green Gemstone
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H 1.2 in W 0.75 in D 0.16 in L 0.75 in
Large Opal Necklace silver Blue Genuine Australian Gemstome LOTR Style Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 3,94 x
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Large Opal Necklace silver Blue Genuine Australian Gemstome LOTR Style Pendant
Large Opal Necklace silver Blue Genuine Australian Gemstome LOTR Style Pendant
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H 3.94 in W 1.57 in D 0.16 in L 3.94 in
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
Coral Opal Diamond Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
around the coral and opals adding brilliance and sparkle to the piece. Made in sterling silver making the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver

Modernist Stylized Melting Sterling Silver Opal Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This hand made artist piece has 8 silver sections that looks like the silver is melting held
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

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Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

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
Sterling Silver Link & Black Matrix Opal Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine sterling silver link & black matrix opal choker necklace. With a smooth black matrix
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20th Century Artisan Link Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, Sterling Silver

Ethiopian Opal Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver Birthstone anniversary necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ethiopian Opal Necklace Pendant, October birthstone gift. Genuine, natural Ethiopian Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Medal Pearl Necklace Virgin Mary Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Pearl Silver Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Designer: J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace 24" Made in
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Silver

2.41 Ct Boulder Opal Triplet Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Engagement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
quality and conscience. A stunning necklace made using a genuine Australian boulder opal triplet and
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Boulder Opal Silver Necklace Galaxy Iridescent Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size - 0.35 х
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Boulder Opal black silver necklace Grey Blue Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Black patina silver necklace with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal weight
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Boulder Opal black silver necklace Grey Blue Natural Australian Gemstone
Boulder Opal black silver necklace Grey Blue Natural Australian Gemstone
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H 2.36 in W 1.14 in D 0.24 in L 1.5 in
Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Transformation" Hand made in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Transformation" Hand made in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Square Opal Drop Necklace
By Angely Martinez
Located in New York, NY
heirloom for October Babies and Opal lovers. The piece is made out of solid sterling silver (.925), fine
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

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
Sterling Silver Inlaid Opal Palm Tree Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a great pendant. Makes you think of the summertime and the beach. This necklace is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Ruby Snake Chain Pendant Necklace Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Chain Pendant Necklace Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "A new life" Historically
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Opal Ruby Snake Chain Pendant Necklace Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Chain Pendant Necklace Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "A new life" Historically
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Opal, Sterling Silver

Opal Silver Medal Saint Long Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Silver Medal Saint Long Chain Necklace 28" Designer: J Dauphin J Dauphin jewelry is hand
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Gold Plate, Silver

Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
2 mm silver beads. The necklace is fastened with a sterling silver clasp with a natural pink opal
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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
Natural Ethiopian Opal Bead Single Strand Necklace on Clearance Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A great gift item Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with Silver Clasp 16" long 1 layers
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in polished sterling silver and a rough of opal. It comes on 74 cm sterling silver chain.
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, PA+OPL)
Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, PA+OPL)
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H 2.25 in W 0.6 in L 29.14 in
Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, KA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace made in oxidized sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. It comes on 74 cm sterling
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, KA+OPL)
Chrysalis Necklace (Opal, KA+OPL)
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H 2.25 in W 0.63 in L 29.14 in
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
Moon Neon Opal Silver Necklace Natural Neon Australia Dark Magic Stone Healing
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver necklace with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal size - 0.12 x 0.71 x 0.71 in
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Silver Pendant Mens jewelry Natural Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements
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2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Opal Silver Pendant Mens jewelry Natural Australian opal
Opal Silver Pendant Mens jewelry Natural Australian opal
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H 1.34 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in L 0.98 in
Natural uncut rose cut diamond bead orange opal sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
perfect for day look. :Necklace length: 18" Inches :Type of gemstone: Natural opal : Color: orange opal
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2010s Chinese Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Opals Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant SilverJ Dauphin 30" This Unique One of
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Silver 18KW Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant on Hikari Omega Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
ONE-OF-A-KIND beautifully crafted pendant that makes a statement! Silver and 18K gold 'arrow
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Untreated Australian Boulder Opal Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The regally sizeable ‘Cordelia’ boulder opal necklace set in sterling silver has style and
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2010s Australian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Opal, 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

Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
pinnacle boulder opal pendant, the Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace is bold and brilliant, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
pinnacle boulder opal pendant, the Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace is bold and brilliant, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Disk Necklace (Opal, 35mm, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in the shape of disk made in polished sterling silver and a rough of opal. It comes on 74
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Disk Necklace (Opal, 35mm, PA+OPL)
Disk Necklace (Opal, 35mm, PA+OPL)
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Dm 2.56 in L 29.14 in
Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in the shape of disk made in polished sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. It comes
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, PA+OPL)
Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, PA+OPL)
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Dm 1.38 in L 29.14 in
Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, KA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Necklace in the disk shape made in oxidized sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. The Disc
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, KA+OPL)
Disk Necklace (35mm, Opal, KA+OPL)
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Dm 1.38 in L 29.14 in
Disk Necklace (45mm, Opal, MA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Disk necklace in matte sterling silver and a rough of opal. It comes on a 74cm chain. Each piece is
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Disk Necklace (45mm, Opal, MA+OPL)
Disk Necklace (45mm, Opal, MA+OPL)
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Dm 1.78 in L 29.14 in
LB offers Sterling Silver Glass Aquamarine Opal Enamel Chinese pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
necklace. The Aquamarine matte beads and carved Aquamarine melon shaped beads with blue opal and sterling
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Two Tone Pave Diamond and Black Opal Fish Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: sterling silver Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G / Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Opal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Opal Sapphire Sterling Silver Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and finely detailed Ethiopian Opal and Gemstone Sapphire Pendant Necklace in flattering
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

AJD Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace with Silver
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
28.5 Inch Graduated Rondels of Highly Polished Peruvian Opal Necklace. These gorgeous beads are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver

Tourmaline Opal Medal Chain Necklace Silver Pearl Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline and Opal Medal Gold Plated GoldFilled Chain with Silver Pearl and Tanzanite beads
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gol...

Tourmaline Opal Medal Chain Necklace Silver Pearl Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline and Opal Medal Gold Plated GoldFilled Chain with Silver Pearl and Tanzanite beads
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gol...

Opal Bead Necklace Medal Silver Aquamarine Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Bead Necklace Medal Silver Aquamarine Choker J Dauphin 18" Long, Findings are Gold Filled
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Opal Dendrite Reversible Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Opal Dendrite Reversible Pendant in Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Disk Necklace (Opal, 45mm, KA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Disk necklace in black sterling and a rough of opal. Black Sterling is a surface oxidation of
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver

Disk Necklace (Opal, 45mm, KA+OPL)
Disk Necklace (Opal, 45mm, KA+OPL)
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Dm 1.78 in L 29.14 in
Ink Opal Silver Pendant Blue Genuine Opal Fine Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 0.12 x 0.43 x 1.26
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Ink Opal Silver Pendant Blue Genuine Opal Fine Unisex Jewelry
Ink Opal Silver Pendant Blue Genuine Opal Fine Unisex Jewelry
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H 1.61 in W 0.43 in D 0.12 in L 1.26 in
Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique One of a kind Chain Necklace with a Jeanne Le Mat French Bronze Medal has 3 Opals set
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique One of a kind Chain Necklace with a Jeanne Le Mat French Bronze Medal has 3 Opals set
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace Gingko Leaves Opal Green Enamel Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
silver chain with a length of 39.7 cm.
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver, Enamel

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
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

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

An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Opal Beaded Necklace With a Silver Clasp. This Australian
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Silver and Gold Chain Necklace with Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine & Opal
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and colorful version of a chain necklace. The oxidized silver chain is interspersed
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Silver

Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant SilverJ Dauphin 30" This Unique One of
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Coin Silver Black Pearl Tanzanite Beads Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, S...

Georg Jensen Silver Opal and Labradorite Cabochon Pendant Necklace #4 c1904-1908
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Georg Jensen silver opal and labradorite cabochon pendant #4 with chain, circa 1904-1908. The
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Labradorite, Opal, Silver

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Opal Necklace Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of opal necklace silver you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 57 vintage or 153 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of opal necklace silver among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of opal necklace silver from Karen Sugarman Designs, Alberto and J DAUPHIN — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of opal necklace silver can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 187 Opal versions can add an especially stylish touch. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. Most of our opal necklace silver for sale are for women, but there are 56 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Opal Necklace Silver?

The price for a piece of opal necklace silver starts at $157 and tops out at $59,171 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,200.

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 Opal Necklace Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best silver for a necklace is sterling silver; it is the best quality silver available in jewelry. 99.9% is the purest form of silver that you can get but it's too soft for jewelry production. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Globally, sterling silver is used as the standard for making silver necklaces. On 1stDibs, you can find an amazing selection of antique and vintage silver necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a silver heart necklace means is up to interpretation. Some people associate silver heart necklaces with affection and love. Others consider the heart a religious symbol and believe it represents divine love. Others may choose to wear silver heart necklaces simply because they like their appearance. Explore a range of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    What the highest-quality silver necklace is depends on your definition of "high quality." If you mean the type that is the most pure, fine .999 silver is the answer. It is 99.9% pure silver, with the tiny remainder of its contents coming from trace elements. On the other hand, if you define quality by durability and longevity, .925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metal, may be a better option. Fine .999 silver is soft and more reactive, making it more vulnerable to tarnishing and scratching than .925 sterling. Explore a diverse assortment of silver necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, some Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real silver. Specifically, the British fashion and jewelry designer's brand produces some necklaces out of sterling silver. In addition, some pieces are fashioned out of brass. Shop a variety of Vivienne Westwood jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.