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Sterling Silver Inlaid Opal Crown Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful pendant! It is pre-owned but in beautiful condition. I took some photos of it on
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Inlaid Opal Crown Pendant
Sterling Silver Inlaid Opal Crown Pendant
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W 1.13 in L 1 in
Sterling Silver Inlaid Opal Palm Tree Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
pre-owned but in beautiful condition. The Sterling Silver Chain is 18" long. At some point the clasp
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Transmission (Genuine Opal Triplet, Sterling Silver Pendant) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
-signed This pendant is made to order. Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery. A 20-inch sterling silver
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

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

Australian Koroit Black Boulder Opal Sterling Silver Pendant by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
Formation of a Planet is a stunning and unique pendant handcrafted by Ken Fury in sterling silver
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ethiopian Opal Celestial Face Halo Pendant - 925 Carved Sun/Moon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Ethiopian Opals Style: Halo Theme
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

LB offers Sterling Silver Glass Aquamarine Opal Enamel Chinese pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a new Sterling Silver ,Figural Aqua Glass and enamel lovely pendant
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Opal Sapphire Sterling Silver Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
by an 18” long .925 Sterling Silver Mesh with rubber cord insert. Pendant is Hand crafted in Rhodium
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

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

Pendant in Black Oxidized Sterling Silver with Opal in Matrix and Rubies
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
Skipping Stones pendant in black oxidized sterling silver with Opal in matrix with approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Opal Intarsia Pendant by Kaufmann Lapis
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling large opal Intarsia pendant. The gemstone is made with lapis inlaid with opal, malachite
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1.78 Ct Ethiopian Opal Halo Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Women Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
and Zircon Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Jewelry. Pendant made by The unique design jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Pink Opal Pendant in Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold with Pink Tourmaline
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Unique Silver & Gold Pink Opal Pendant. Has mostly Sterling Silver 925 some 18k Yellow gold
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

4-1/2 ct. Created Opal and Blue & White Topaz Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Necklace in Sterling Silver. This necklace boasts a stunning combination of opal, London blue and sky blue
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2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Full Moon Black Opal Silver Pendant Natural Neon Purple Gem Australian
Located in Berlin, DE
Sterling silver pendant with natural black opal opal origin - Australia opal size - 0.12 x 0.71
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2010s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Full Moon Black Opal Silver Pendant Natural Neon Purple Gem Australian
Full Moon Black Opal Silver Pendant Natural Neon Purple Gem Australian
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H 1.1 in W 0.71 in D 0.12 in L 0.71 in
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Nacreous White Multicolor Natural Australian Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.51 х
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Terracotta Red Pattern Natural Australian Gem Unisex
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural boulder opal silver pendant opal origin - Australia opals measurements - 0.16 х 0.71 х
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage 50’s Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver brooch pendant Necklace
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Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

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

2.41 Ct Boulder Opal Triplet Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Engagement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver prong pendant setting and hangs from sterling chain. The opal measures 8x10mm in size and
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Sterling London Blue Topaz & Ethiopian Opal Heart Halo Pendant - 925 Gold Plated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver (gold plated) Stone Information Natural London Blue Topaz Treatment
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Figa Charm Diamond Opal Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The sterling silver pendant is set with 35.05 carats onyx, .60 carats Ethiopian opal and .75 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver

Boulder Opal Pendant Mahogany Natural Unisex Necklace Ivy
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Opal necklace in sterling silver Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.51 x
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Boulder Opal Pendant Mahogany Natural Unisex Necklace Ivy
Boulder Opal Pendant Mahogany Natural Unisex Necklace Ivy
H 1.54 in W 0.51 in D 0.16 in L 0.94 in
Pink Opal and Pearl Necklace with Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
opals, 14mm button pearls and oxidized Bali sterling components plus a 999 fine silver dangling
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver

2.25 Ct Oval Opal Charm Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
Oval Opal Charm Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver by Prehistoric Works of
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Ruby Sun Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Lucea New York Slice Opal and Tanzanite Tassel Pendant
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color collection Opal Slice & Tanzanite Tassel are set in Sterling Silver. Tanzanite
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Inlay Necklace & Earring Set, Pendant with Turquoise & Coral
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver and inlay necklace and earrings set by Navajo silversmith Jack Tom. The pendant has
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

AJD Sparkling Opal Pendant with Accents of Garnet and Zircon
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Opal. Pearls not included. This terrific pendant is 1.75 inches of hand made Sterling Silver.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Zircon, Sterling Silver

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 Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Opal, Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace suspended
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond Antique Moroccan Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads - green agate beads - moonstone beads - various sizes of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Moonstone, Jade, Diamond, Crystal, Agate, Sterling S...

Pendant Necklace with Emeralds, Diamonds, Opal and Pearl, Worn Long or Short
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a very versatile pendant necklace on a hand-woven sterling silver chain. It can be worn
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Delicate Freswater Pearl and Pink opal Pendant necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
turn heads. The pendant consists of a faceted pink opal that is surrounded by a ring of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling 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
Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal diamonds and yellow gold sailboat brooch pendant circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONE
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

AJD Pendant of Magnificent Teardrop Opal Flashing Red & Green Surrounded by Ruby
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
. This unique piece is set is gold rhodium over sterling silver. MP2304
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

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
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Garnet Quartz Diamond Rosary & Quartz Opal Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - set in 22k gold and silver - white opal cabochon - 6 carats set in middle
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, 18...

A.Jeschel Australian Opal and Turquoise necklace with a Buddha carved pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
strands is gracefully nestled within meticulously handcrafted sterling silver beads from Bali, hanging
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Ruby Polki Diamond Rosary & Opal Quartz Capri Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - set in 22k gold and silver - white opal cabochon - 6 carats set in middle
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Quartz, Opal, Hematite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k ...

Necklace with opal gold
Located in Gdynia, PL
925 sterling silver, plated with 24-carat gold. The length of the chain is 42 cm + 3 cm of extension
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
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
JAS-17-1524 -24K/SS HANDMADE 12X8MM ETHIOPIAN OPAL PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN
Located in New York, NY
24K/SS HANDMADE 12X8MM ETHIOPIAN OPAL PENDANT WITH 18" SS CHAIN Metal: 24K gold/SS Stone Info
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Little, Opal, DA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace made from dirty sterling silver and opal. This series is based on a
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Little, Opal, DA+OPL)
Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Little, Opal, DA+OPL)
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H 1.97 in W 1.58 in Dm 0.2 in L 29.14 in
Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Small, Opal, PA+OPL)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Jazz's Heart Necklace in polished sterling silver and a slab of rough opal. This series is based on
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Small, Opal, PA+OPL)
Jazz's Solid Heart Necklace (Small, Opal, PA+OPL)
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in Dm 0.2 in L 29.14 in
Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...

Australian 1.86ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
complimentary opal care service is also included. The chain received will be a sterling silver gold-plated
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 2.07ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Full of strength and bravery is the wearer of the "Karleen" opal pendant, featuring an intriguing
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 0.35ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The 'Swan' pendant represents the elegance and strength of this rare bird. Lovely black opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian 1.13 Opal Doublet Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
complimentary opal care service is also included. The chain received will be a sterling silver gold-plated
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, White Gold

Natural Australian 0.42ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
: 2.50mm Pendant metal: 18K yellow gold Chain: Sterling silver gold-plated. It may differ from the picture
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Precious Australian 3.43ct Opal Doublet Pendant Butterfly 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
thickness: 3.47mm Pendant metal: 18K yellow gold Chain: Sterling silver gold-plated. It may differ from the
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

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

Natural Australian 3.43 Ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
thickness: 4.01mm Pendant metal: 18K yellow gold Chain: The chain received will be a sterling silver gold
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

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Opal Pendant Sterling Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of opal pendant sterling silver for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and 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 item from our selection of opal pendant sterling 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of opal pendant sterling silver over the years, but those made by Five Star Jewelry, Meghna Jewels and Alex Soldier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of opal pendant sterling silver of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Opal, from our inventory of 56, is particularly popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of opal pendant sterling silver, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Opal Pendant Sterling Silver?

The price for a piece of opal pendant sterling silver starts at $268 and tops out at $7,950 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,413.

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.