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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. This Australian
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Australian 1.86ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Simple yet stunning, the ‘Evanah’ opal pendant features a vivid green play-of-colour boulder opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 32.73ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
The white-blues and sparkling silvers of wintry dreams swirl in this dreamy boulder opal pendant
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Australian 6.73ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
"I Sea You" opal pendant features an exquisite boulder opal (6.73ct) sourced from Winton, Australia
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 22.45ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The “Special Vision” opal pendant is quite the eye-catching piece featuring a gracious boulder opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 11.16ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
Simple yet alluring, the ‘Amdis’ boulder opal pendant (11.16ct) is a minimal 18K white gold
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Natural Untreated Australian 5.43ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Absolutely ethereal and breathtaking is the wearer of the Elysium boulder opal (5.43ct) pendant
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 6.87ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
'My Cherie Amour' opal pendant is an expression of true love. The masterly angulated boulder opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Australian Natural 11.87ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
boulder opal (11.87ct) from Winton entrances with an unusual and gentle play-of-colour against its dark
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian 25.13ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The ‘Demetria' boulder opal necklace (25.13ct) is a true marvel of nature demonstrating the sheer
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Australian 20.18ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
A glamorous and attractive design, the "Blanca" boulder opal pendant presents elegant and loving
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian 19.90ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
“Sweet Soul” opal pendant expresses opulence and regal elegance featuring a striking boulder opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian 15.27ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
boulder opal (15.27ct) from Winton flirts impudently with the tromp l’oeil effect of the exquisite 18K
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian 21.60ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“Life Plentiful” presents a splendid 21.60 carat boulder opal from our Jundah-Opalville mines
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 7.89 Carat Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
‘Garden of Imagination’ is a jewel for the self-assured and independent woman. This opal pendant
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 4.99ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Bernard. The gemstone at the centre of this opal pendant is an Australian boulder opal from Winton opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Australian 13.03ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
A beautiful representation of the warmth of mother earth's colours, the "Genevieve" opal pendant
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 5.19 Carat Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
. This Australian boulder opal pendant is a limited edition of one. The pendant is new. PARTICULARS
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian 12.22ct Diamonds Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White, Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Renata Bernard. The gemstone at the centre of this opal pendant is an Australian boulder opal from
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Natural Australian 21.60ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Gold with Diamonds
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Renata Bernard to create the Ta Prohm set of a pendant, ring and earrings. The “Ta Prohm” boulder opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian 3.43 Ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Mysterious and ravishing is the wearer of the 'Sonata' opal pendant set in graceful 18K gold and is
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Australian 5.93 Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The luminescent opal at the center of ‘Jundah’s Wonder’ opal pendant recalls memories of beaches
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

Natural Solid Australian 8.46ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
boulder opal (8.46ct) sourced from Winton mines in Queensland, Australia. Masterfully crafted in our
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

"Maxine" Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Outback, produces exceptionally graphic boulder opals with unusual blond potch. We purchased these two
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage 10.74 Carat Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulous vintage heirloom, this vivacious boulder opal pendant necklace is a statement of natural
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Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Big Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Australian opal necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 83 carats
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Big Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Australian opal necklace
Big Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Australian opal necklace
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H 2.76 in W 0.71 in D 0.55 in L 1.89 in
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
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H 1.54 in W 0.51 in D 0.16 in L 0.94 in
Opal Gold Pendant Boulder Australian Nature Inspired Necklace
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.24
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Gold Pendant Boulder Australian Nature Inspired Necklace
Opal Gold Pendant Boulder Australian Nature Inspired Necklace
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H 1.73 in W 0.71 in D 0.24 in L 1.38 in
Men's Boulder Opal Pendant Gold High Quality Opal Gemstone Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
14k yellow gold pendant with Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.67
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Boulder Opal Pendant Gold High Quality Opal Gemstone Gold Necklace
Men's Boulder Opal Pendant Gold High Quality Opal Gemstone Gold Necklace
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H 1.22 in W 0.67 in D 0.12 in L 1.02 in
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant Introducing an exquisite piece of craftsmanship – a
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
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W 1.25 in L 0.9 in
Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive boulder opal from the famous opal fields of Australia. This particular opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Amazing Boulder Opal & Tsavorite Garnet Pendant
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Boulder Opal & Tsavorite Garnet Pendant set in blackened Silver. This Pendant features 2 Amazing
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Silver

Amazing Boulder Opal & Tsavorite Garnet Pendant
Amazing Boulder Opal & Tsavorite Garnet Pendant
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W 0.88 in D 0.25 in L 2.75 in
A Turquoise Beaded Necklace with an Australian Boulder Opal Pendant.
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Turquoise Beaded Necklace with an Australian Boulder Opal Pendant 19.5 inches in length
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Early 2000s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely example of the beauty of Australian boulder opal. This piece weighs approximately 10
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Peter Suchy Oval Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal pendant necklace. Natural oval free form Australian boulder opal on rock matrix (not a doublet
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Pendant with Chain, Boulder Opal, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
This large Retro-era (circa 1940s) boulder opal and 14K yellow and white gold pendant was entirely
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Vintage 1940s North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold

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

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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
Natural Australian 22.27ct Boulder Opal Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The ‘Venus’ boulder opal necklace (22.7ct) masterfully set in 18K white gold is truly a remarkable
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

An Australian Boulder Opal Necklace & Pendant set with Tourmaline, Tanzanite
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
Boulder Opal necklace that features a large central Australian Boulder Opal pendant that is surrounded by
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver

Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb display of color. This fantastic fine opal from Australia weighs an impressive 15.42
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Blue Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.24 x 0.79 x 1.46 in / 6
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Blue Australian Gemstone
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Blue Australian Gemstone
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H 1.97 in W 0.79 in D 0.24 in L 1.46 in
Australian Boulder Opal 22 Karat Gold Hinged Pendant on Wire Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Australian Boulder Opal and hammered 22k yellow gold hinged pendant on 22k wire collar necklace
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian 20.05ct Boulder Opal, Diamond & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Drawn to this amazing piece? It is hard not to be. A very special blue green boulder opal with
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Boulder Opal and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.91 ct. Boulder opal oval with 0.52 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
beautiful designs in history. This boulder opal necklaces encompasses all of the classic elements. Centering
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.82ct Black Boulder Opal, Diamond & 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
stunning pendant. SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Boulder Opal Opal Weight: 5.82ct Opal Origin: Queensland
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Natural Australian 28.25ct Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
. Designed for Opal Minded by Renata Bernard. This exquisite boulder opal pendant is a limited edition of one
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Australian 9.72ct Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“Morning Glory” opal pendant presents a superbly crafted boulder opal (9.72ct) from Winton set in
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Gold & Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish pendant featuring a natural Australian boulder opal set in a two-tone gold and platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant. The majestic black opal is a freeform diamond
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 1.1 in D 0.21 in
Natural Australian 8.22ct Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Renata Bernard. The gemstone at the centre of this opal pendant is an Australian boulder opal from
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 7.32 Carat Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green boulder opal from Australia. Natural and untreated with a micro pave diamond and emerald halo
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a Bolshevik
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2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Peridot Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a brilliant
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2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Amethyst Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a brilliant
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2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Matte finish silver pendant with natural Boulder "Koroit" Opal gemstone origin - Australia
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2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
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H 1.57 in W 0.67 in D 0.32 in L 1.18 in
Boulder Opal Pendant on a Blackened Silver Chain
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Boulder Opal Pendant on a Blackened Silver 18" Chain. This Australian Boulder Opal has a crystal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

Boulder Opal Pendant on a Blackened Silver Chain
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Boulder Opal Pendant on a Blackened Silver 18" Chain. This Australian Boulder Opal has a crystal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Silver

14.51 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true gem opal from Australia, this fine boulder opal rivals the best black opals at a fraction of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
pinnacle boulder opal pendant, the Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace is bold and brilliant, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the boulder opal pendant necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 62 vintage or 335 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect boulder opal pendant 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 boulder opal pendant necklace over the years, but those made by Renata Bernard, Kary Adam and Nina Wynn are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a boulder opal pendant necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace?

Prices for a boulder opal pendant necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $340 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,470.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.