Black Opal Choker
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
20th Century Artisan Link Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Black Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
Late 20th Century Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Gold-filled, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Chalcedony, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
Black Opal Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To see if your black opal is real, check the potch on the back. Double-sided opals are rare, so if there is a lack of potch and color all the way through, this could indicate a fake. Shop a collection of expertly vetted opals from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Black fire opal can vary in worth, from $10 per carat to $10,000 per carat. Black opals are generally considered extremely valuable because of their vibrant spectrum of colors and are one of the most enchanting stones in the world. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage black fire opal jewelry.
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