Noblesse Oblige Studio 14mm Boulder Opal Beaded Necklace, 19 Inches
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 19 inches (48 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 14mm in size. Boulder opals come from Andamooka, South Australia, sometimes called “painted lady.”
Opal, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Short Necklace with Opal Beads Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely and intriguing necklace with a mesmerising natural Australian black opal pendant strung on dark opal beads. The iridescent stripe across the boulder opal shows plenty "play ...
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 1 in D 0.25 in L 18 in
Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Necklace, Just Jules 2025
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
Celebrate the raw elegance of nature with this stunning Boulder Opal and Diamond Necklace from jewelry designer Just Jules. Each opal in this one-of-a-kind piece is a natural work of...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind Boulder Opal Bead Necklace
By Pampillonia
Located in Richardson, TX
This unique design opal necklace showcases 35 boulder opals. Hand-crafted in 14K white gold. Handmade in Richardson, TX.
Opal, White Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Round Beaded Stretch Bracelet
By Rocat Designs
Located in Tucson, AZ
Dazzling natural Australian Boulder opal stretch bracelet made with natural round boulder opal beads (approximately 13-14mm).
Opal
Unavailable
H 16 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant on a Beaded Boulder Opal Necklace.
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
The total weight for the Opal beads are approx. 165 Carats. The Pendant Boulder Opal is a hefty 54.5 Carats in weight.
Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
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.
Opal, Silver
Boulder Opal Silver Horse Head Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
One of a kind necklace with a carved boulder opal horse head set in a silver bezel .The beads are flat nugget and round boulder opal with silver beads in between, finished with a st...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in L 18.5 in
18k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal strand with an 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A knotted strand of Australian Boulder Opal 382 total carat weight with 18k yellow gold "Modullyn" keys, with A 32 carat hammered lapis nugget clasp with 18k yellow gold keys. This c...
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Yellow Gold
A.Jeschel Solar Quartz and Australian Opals necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-knotted with silk for enduring beauty and strength, the necklace features striking round beads of boulder opal, creating a captivating contrast.
Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 2 in L 19 in
An Australian Boulder Opal Necklace & Pendant set with Tourmaline, Tanzanite
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
This Majestic one of a kind piece is a masterpiece of color harmony and appeal. A beaded Australian Boulder Opal necklace that features a large central Australian Boulder Opal pendan...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
A.Jeschel A super Dramatic and Bold Tibetan pendant long necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
This dramatic piece boasts large brown turquoise plates, carved ox bone beads, Boulder opal, red Chinese lacquered bone, and heavy sterling silver beads, creating a harmonious blend ...
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
Boulder Opal Necklace Black Opal Beaded 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Boulder opal necklace on black opal beads & 18k gold beads.
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Black Opal Beads Boulder Opal Pendant 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This boulder opal graces a strand of black opal beads that have a blue purple tone which enhances the blue purple in the boulder opal.
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Black Opal Beaded Necklace with Boulder Opal in 22k Gold & 18k Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
The color in the boulder opal has exquisite blue and green shades and sit's very well with these luscious black opal beads and lapis beads.
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Matrix Boulder Opal Necklace Andalusite Beaded 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Matrix opals from Australia are like abstract paintings and the matrix boulder opal in this necklace is stunning.
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Exquisite Opal Beads and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Natural Boulder Nugget Opal Beads Statement Necklace inter-spaced with sterling silver.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Australian Yowah Boulder Opal in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Very unique premium Australian Yowah Boulder Opal earrings! Australian Boulder Opal is found in the desert of Queensland. This region is very harsh, with temperatures that reach ove...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Pendant & Sterling Silver Chain 43 Carat Natural Opal Organic Oval
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Natural boulder opal pendant and sterling silver beaded chain!
Opal, Sterling Silver
Australian Boulder Opal 13mm Round Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Located in Tucson, AZ
Dazzling natural Australian Boulder opal 13mm stretch bracelet made with natural boulder opal beads.
Opal
Gold Vermeil Boulder Opal Necklace
Located in Devon, GB
Ancient looking: this handmade Charmian Harris sumptuous gold vermeil necklace dances in the light with its eleven twinkling Australian boulder opals. It is comfortable and can be ea...
Opal, Vermeil, Gold
A.Jeschel Long rope, Baroque Pearls, Kyanite, Boulder opal
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a stunning piece that redefines elegance: a unique necklace that beautifully intertwines denim blue Kyanite and the warm, earthy tones of Australian Boulder Opal. These c...
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Turquoise and 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Australian Boulder Opal Clasp
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
The clasp is cleverly hidden in the front by an 18 Karat Gold textured bead inlaid with an Australian Boulder Opal.
Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Custom 2 Carat Boulder Opal on 22K and 14K Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A gorgeous opal in a unique cut! This statement cocktail ring features a custom-cut boulder opal with a mesmerizing, blue, black, and purple play of color in the body. Set in a decor...
Opal, 22k Gold
Dalben Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 3,4 carat bezel-set lovely Australian Lightning Ridge Opal . The stone colors looks like a Sardinia bay sea ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Sale 14 K Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with heavy 14 Karat yellow gold clasp 17" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads approximately 70 ct opal These are faceted beads so has lot...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds and Boulder Opal
Located in New York, NY
Modern and sleek Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked our other pave signet rings. The influence of Art Deco can be seen in this angular shape. This center stone is a slice...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal - 9.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 2.00 Carat This Ring...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Ethiopian Opal Granulated 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green flashing 6 x 9 mm pear shaped faceted "Welo Mine" Ethiopian opals are surrounded by rich "pasir" fine high-karat gold granulation and dangle below similarly textured pear ...
Opal, 22k Gold
Antique Imperial Bowenite Ruby Gold Egg Pendant by Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a charming miniature solid-gold egg pendant crafted from bowenite and adorned with a natural ruby. The gold pen...
Ruby, Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
L 18.5 in
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace with Vintage Sterling Silver Scarab Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 14 mm. The lapis lazuli beads are indigo, midnight tone, and highly saturated. Lapis lazuli h...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
New Zealand Green Inanga Nephrite Necklace, Māori Pounamu Nephrite
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite necklace features nephrite from New Zealand, sourced from the renowned company Tuarangi Jade Jewellery. In Māori culture, this revered stone is known as Pounamu, and i...
Jade, Gold Plate
Vintage Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant cocktail ring has been set with a rectangular aquamarin in stepcut. It is mounted in a 14 kt whitegold shank . The ring shoulders have been set with small diamonds. The ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Dalben Lightning Ridge Australian Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 3,07 carat bezel-set pear shape magnificent Lightning Ridge Australian opal . The Lightning Ridge Australian crystal Opal ha...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$52,883
W 1.26 in D 0.31 in L 1.77 in
Boulder Koroit Opal Gemstone, 81.60ct Artisan Freeform, Australia
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional boulder Koroit Opal is a true masterpiece of nature, showcasing a captivating array of colors and patterns. Mined from the Australian outback, this opal's unique sha...
Opal
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece made in Cartier's Paris workshops, a diamond studded gold evening purse. In excellent condition, this purse opens to reveal a mirror and more storage space than expec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing dangle earrings with six blue - green bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 9,6 carats. max width 11-12 mm h...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
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