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Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 15.66 carats opal, .63 carat blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 20.1 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ethiopian Opal & Blue Sapphire Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Necklace features 84.25 carats of Gemstone. The Necklace are an ode to the
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal Gold Pendant Raw Natural Necklace Purplish Blue
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.24 х
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Australian Opal Gold Pendant Raw Natural Necklace Purplish Blue
Australian Opal Gold Pendant Raw Natural Necklace Purplish Blue
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H 1.77 in W 0.67 in D 0.24 in L 1.2 in
Pearl, Opal and Blue Sapphire Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very elegant and uniquely combined strand of black South Sea pearls, Ethiopian opals and blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

Opal, White 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

5.47ct Black Opal & 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
They say those who love blue-green opals have a calm spirit and intelligent mind. Well, that was
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold

Silver and Gold Chain Necklace with Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine & Opal
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
worn alone or layered with other necklaces. Materials: 14 karat gold, oxidized silver chain
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Light Blue Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian Opal yellow gold pendant opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.59 х 1.1 in / 15
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Light Blue Australian Opal
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Light Blue Australian Opal
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H 1.42 in W 0.59 in L 1.1 in
Opal, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 7.57 carats, Blue Sapphire 14.43 carats and Diamond 1.0 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat Gold
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2010s Thai Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Petite Marigold Necklace, Opal set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Frame, Blue Sapphire
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Carats) set in a textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold frame accented with a Blue Sapphire. The beautiful Opal
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Keiko Mita's Opal Azure Necklace in a Gold Frame with Blue Sapphire Accents
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita's unique Azure Necklace features an Australian Crystal Opal (2.51 Carats) set in a 14
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Rena Necklace in 14K Rose Gold with Blue Opal and Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
and natural stones hidden in the depths of the sea. Rena necklace in 14k rose gold with blue opal and
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Rare Blue Green Peruvian Opals Teardrop Collar Necklace 18KT, 14KT Gold
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Natural Peruvian Opals Mixed colors Large Teardrop Necklace: 18KT and 14KT Gold. Stunning large
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Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
mystical opal gemstone. The necklace with pendant is composed of two parts; a top lace-like diamond studded
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
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H 1.75 in W 1 in L 16.5 in
Celena Necklace in 14K Rose Gold with Blue Opal & White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14K Rose gold 0.22ct White diamond Blue opal
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Sautoir Pink Tourmaline 18k London Blue Topaz Opal Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K (Matching Bracelet and Ring Available) London Blue Topaz Opal Pink
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold

Lauren Harper Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Necklace
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
This boulder opal doublet and .68cts Diamond necklace is delicate yet bold. Colorful flashes of
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2010s Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Lauren Harper Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Necklace
Lauren Harper Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Necklace
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W 2.21 in D 0.08 in L 1.11 in
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

Opal Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold Pendant, 9.7gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian opal pendant necklace. The pendant setting is stamped 18k and weighs 8.8 grams gross
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal, Diamond & Emerald Pendant Necklace, Genuine Black Opal, 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunningly beautiful black opal doublets are set in polished 14k yellow gold prongs that are
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Fire Opal Necklace
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
fire opal necklace is sure to turn heads. Comprised of 8 oval blue topaz gemstones and 7 brilliant cut
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Early 2000s British Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Opal, Topaz, 18k 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
14kt Yellow Gold Turquoise Pink Opal Necklace
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold Necklace with Turquoise and Pink Opal Gold color: Yellow Dimensions: 44-48 cm Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fantastic Bochic “Capri” Blue & White Opal, Ruby Necklace set 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
- Oval shape Ethiopian White Opal and Australian Blue Opal - 34 Carats Shape - oval shape Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Australian 10.70ct Light Opal & 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
choker is included with solid 18K gold and Platinum cables. SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Light Opal Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Blue Green Boulder Opal, Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
& 18K White and Yellow Gold Style: Opal Diamond Aquamarine Necklace Total Weight: 10.9 Grams Chain
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Australian Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Necklace Set In 22K Gold & Silver Drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Blue Fire Opal and Pink Tourmaline on Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in București, B
: 14k solid yellow gold Length of chain: 45+5 cm Size of earrings: 1.5 cm Main Stone Type: Blue Fire
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Rose Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
18 k rose gold satin finishing closure. The necklace length is 19 inch (48,5 cm) . Opals dimension
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 14.62 carats of opal, .26 carat blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage pendant Necklace 14 Karat Natural Blue Sapphire and Opal Circa 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chain 16.0 grams Center has two natural opals about 6x4 each. all around are small Natural Blue
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Opal Pendant Necklace Green Blue Red Yellow Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Retro setting in 14 Karat Gold. The
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing necklace with a bezel-set deep blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Lauren Harper Boulder Opal, Diamond, Gold Statement Necklace
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Vibrant blue Boulder Opal doublets are surrounded by 18kt Yellow gold and Diamonds in feminine and
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2010s Unknown Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Lauren Harper Boulder Opal, Diamond, Gold Statement Necklace
Lauren Harper Boulder Opal, Diamond, Gold Statement Necklace
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W 1.26 in D 0.12 in L 3.98 in
Dalben Australian Opal Rose Cut Diamond Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Opal pendant necklace with 5 blue-green Australian Opals and 2 rose cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

12.98 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 12.98 carats of opal & .16 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Blue Tourmaline Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Blue Tourmaline Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Designer: J Dauphin Medal Gold Plated and
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Gold Plate

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal Diamond Halo Pendant 2.97 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine black opal has an intense blue color and is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Black Opal Pendant Necklace w Diamonds in 14K White Gold Australian Opal 9 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
stunning opal. The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings, White / Blue Opal & Ruby
Located in New York, NY
, Pink, 35 Carats Ethiopian White Opal and Australian Blue Opal, 34 Carats Set in 22K Gold and Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Australian 2.60ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
For the lovers of blue-green opals, this gorgeous pendant will surely please. A very bright blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Australian Opals & Forged 22 Karat Gold Hinged Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous green and blue Australian Opals in a hand forged 22k yellow gold hinged pendant. Opal two
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

7.37 Carat Black Opal Garnet Sapphire White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Black opal and sapphire pendant necklace. Stunning rectangular blue and green black 7.37ct opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.37 Carat Black Opal Garnet Sapphire White Gold Pendant Necklace
7.37 Carat Black Opal Garnet Sapphire White Gold Pendant Necklace
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H 1.28 in W 0.3 in D 0.3 in L 0.71 in
Black Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Navy Blue Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
An unisex 18K yellow gold pendant with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal
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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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

Black Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Navy Blue Unisex Jewelry
Black Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Navy Blue Unisex Jewelry
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H 1.02 in W 0.47 in D 0.2 in L 0.71 in
Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant .79 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine natural blue opal is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds encircling the opal makes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Opal Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, 1.99 Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine natural blue opal is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds encircling the opal makes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Modernist Opal and Gold Pendant Necklace by Othmar Zschaler
Located in Litchfield, CT
of opal (natural opal) with an abstract cubist gold landscape, the massive stone is the ocean in a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Genuine Opal
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
your life! The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Opal, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire and Diamond pendant 14 karat Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
. 0.37 Cts Beautifully Hand crafted in 14 Karat Rose Gold. Stone Detail: Pink Opal: 30x10MM Blue
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Extraordinary Topaz, Opal & Pearl Gold Necklace by Luna Felix
Located in San Francisco, CA
blue topaz. The opal and gold chain measures 16.0" and the top of the pendant to the bottom of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Natural Australian 4.21ct Black Opal Diamonds Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
coloured Australian black opal (4.21ct) displays an intense green, indigo and gold colour-play that strikes
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Dalben Design Oval Australian Boulder Opal and Rose Gold Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold matte finishing necklace with one bezel-set blue oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, 14k Gold, 1 Carat Opal Diamond Halo Pendant w Cable Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This blue opal pendant has a halo of diamonds around it and is set in a beautiful lush 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Garnet Pearl Sapphire Ruby Aqua Opal Tourmaline Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade designer FJU 18k yellow gold necklace. Alternating tumbled genuine stone beads of bright
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Black...

NWT $110, 000 18KT Black Opal Fancy Black Opal Sapphire Emerald Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearl and Australian Black Opal Diamond Necklace. Magnificent adorned with Glittering Blue and
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...

Lady's Opal and Diamonds Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's semi-black opal in blue-green fire color. Dull saturation scale with a flash fire
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady's Opal and Diamonds Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's 2 black opal in blue-green fire color. Average saturation scale with pin fire pattern
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Boulder Opal, Pink Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
. With its truly amazing Black Boulder Opal of over 50ct from the Queensland outback, to its Pink and
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Pink Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Blue Opal Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the blue opal gold necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 237 vintage editions and 527 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect blue opal gold necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic blue opal gold necklace over the years, but those made by Renata Bernard, Five Star Jewelry and J DAUPHIN are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A blue opal gold necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring opal, from our inventory of 624, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our blue opal gold necklace for sale are for women, but there are 192 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Blue Opal Gold Necklace?

On average, a blue opal gold necklace at 1stDibs sells for $4,127, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $339,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.