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Is a Peruvian opal a real opal?
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Handmade 56" Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace, Peridot, Amethyst, Apatite
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind 56" Long Necklace with Gemstone Peruvian Pink Opals, Fine Gemstone Quality Faceted Peridot and Brazilian Amethyst, hand cut Apatite Rondelles can be doubled with a Ster...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Apatite, Sterling Silver
$740 Sale Price
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42" Long Peruvian Pink Opal, Rose Quartz, Baroque Pearl, and Sterling Necklace
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of Kind handmade Natural Gemstone Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace with Peruvian Pink Opal rondelles and Faceted Rose Quartz rondelles and Natural Pink Pearls with Sterling accents.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Quartz
$540 Sale Price
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53" Long Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Details
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
One of a kind Natural Peruvian Pink Opal Handmade Necklace with Pear shaped and tubular shaped Peruvian Opals with Natural Lustrous Baroque Freshwater Pink Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,319 Sale Price
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Valerie 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cabochon Peruvian Pink Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
The brilliant beauty of this ring with its large Oval-Cabochon Genuine Peruvian Pink Opal(7.66ct), bright Fancy-Cabochon Gin & Grace Genuine Onyx Gemstones(0.39ct), and Bezel-Setting...
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20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peruvian Pink Opal Champagne Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings, In Stock
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Peruvian Pink Opal Champagne Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings, In Stock.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$3,995 / set
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11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace, In Stock.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Opal, Blue Sapphire, Palladium


