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Head in the Clouds Crystal Opal Necklace No. 16 with Diamonds by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtaking green opal shimmers with charm in the Head in the Clouds Crystal Opal Necklace No
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Crystal Opal Necklace with White Diamond Halo
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold necklace featuring one double prong set free formed Australian crystal opal 3.72
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Crystal Opal Necklace with White Diamond Halo
18k Yellow Gold Crystal Opal Necklace with White Diamond Halo
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H 0.7 in W 1.1 in D 0.1 in L 19 in
Crystal Opal 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Crystal opal necklace 18 kt Gold orange color lenkt 47 cm All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Crystal Blu Rock Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with opal blu crystal total length 46cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, Gold-filled

Opal and Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eighty-nine Australian opals dance with color in this stunning necklace. Measuring from 4mm to 11mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neon Love Dali Australian Opal Necklace with Diamond in Rose Gold, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, yet energized with lurid hues, this crystal opal necklace brims with a love so bright it's bound to
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Opal and Crystal Necklace, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful opal and Crystal string necklace dates back to the 1950s. It features a total of 27
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold

Australian 7.86ct Crystal Opal, Diamond & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
crystal opal of such rare quality that photos or video simply cannot do justice to its breathtaking beauty
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Early 2000s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Australian 7.86ct Crystal Opal, Diamond & Platinum Necklace
Australian 7.86ct Crystal Opal, Diamond & Platinum Necklace
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W 0.76 in D 0.21 in L 0.58 in
Lady's Crystal Opal Graduated Beads Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's crystal opal with a multi-color fire color. Average saturation scale with flash fire
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, Yellow Gold

Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Australian Crystal Opal and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace. Center
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum

1.95 Carat Australian Crystal Opal & 18k Rose Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
A very pretty necklace with an equally beautiful crystal opal. This necklace is solid 18k rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.95 Carat Australian Crystal Opal & 18k Rose Gold Necklace
1.95 Carat Australian Crystal Opal & 18k Rose Gold Necklace
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W 0.44 in D 0.17 in L 0.86 in
Opal Jade Amethyst Rock Crystal Necklace Estate Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE
Located in New York, NY
renowned. This necklace is a stunning combination of Jade, Opal, Amethyst and Rock Crystal and the
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Jade, Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

4.25 Carat Fiery Crystal Opal and Diamond Vintage Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 4.25 Carat Fiery Crystal Opal and Diamond Vintage Drop Pendant Gold Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces

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

Disk Necklace (Opal, 45mm, KA+OPL)
Located in Paris, FR
Disk necklace in black sterling and a rough of opal. Black Sterling is a surface oxidation of
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver

Disk Necklace (Opal, 45mm, KA+OPL)
Disk Necklace (Opal, 45mm, KA+OPL)
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Dm 1.78 in L 29.14 in
Heart-Shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14k Rose Gold R4139
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Heart-shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14K Rose Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Crystal Opal, Synthetic Opal, & Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Crystal Opal Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN THIS RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL, ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE. THE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

DOLCE GABBANA distressed baroque opal rhinestone crystal chandelier necklace
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA distressed baroque opal rhinestone crystal chandelier necklace Reference: TGAS/D00409
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

18kt Rose Gold Les Papillons Necklace with Pink Opal and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
grow tired of. Necklace in 18 kt rose gold with pink opal (10.20 ct), diamonds 0.38 ct. Available also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A.Jeschel Spectacular Australian Opal 3 strand necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
light. Our Opal necklace is a rare and exclusive creation, showcasing the beauty of these stones like
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver

Black Crystal Opal 5.23 Carat Pendant with Diamond Surround
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Black Crystal Opal measures 20.4 x 11.0 x 3.4 and totals 5.23 Carats, the Diamond surround and
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Black Crystal Opal 5.23 Carat Pendant with Diamond Surround
Black Crystal Opal 5.23 Carat Pendant with Diamond Surround
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H 1.97 in W 0.44 in D 0.14 in Dm 0.79 in L 0.81 in
Coral Opal Diamond Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian coral and crystal opal weighing approximately 400 carats! The coral have a rich pink color known
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver

Prismatic 55.32ct Brazilian Opal Modern Pendant Necklace
Located in Bloomington, MN
Prismatic 55.32ct Brazilian Opal Modern Pendant Necklace Presenting a luminous 55.32ct Brazilian
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal

Raw Opal Silver Pendant Natural Rainbow Ethiopian Crystal Brown Multicolor Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural raw Opal crystal origin - Ethiopia crystal weight - 67.05 carats
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, Silver

Raw Opal Silver Pendant Natural Rainbow Ethiopian Crystal Brown Multicolor Gem
Raw Opal Silver Pendant Natural Rainbow Ethiopian Crystal Brown Multicolor Gem
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H 1.77 in W 1.18 in D 0.55 in L 1.26 in
Large Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive pendant featuring a 6.70 carat Australian opal with excellent play-of-color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Victorian Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Opal 18 Kt Gold Fly Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
natural rock crystal of 29 x 24 x7 mm. – 1oval cabochon cut natural opal of 4.62 x 4.41 mm. – 1 oval
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

A.Jeschel An Elegant Pink Opal necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
together with a signature closure of 6 m.m Pink Peruvian Opals,Pink Swarovski crystal and a clasp of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Lightning Ridge Black Opal White Diamond Opal Triple Strand 21k Gold Necklace
By Eva Steinberg
Located in Dallas, TX
Strands Necklace showcases a rare and exceptional cabochon-cut 4.44 carat Lightning Ridge black opal
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Crystal, Black Opal, Mixed...

LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage 50’s Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver brooch pendant Necklace
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Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond Antique Moroccan Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - double sided diamond and opal large oval clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Opal, Agate, Crystal, Silver, St...

Early 20th Century Opal Diamond Gold Negligee Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th Century opal and diamond 14k white gold negligee necklace featuring fine quality gray
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Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

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

Early 20th Century Opal Diamond Gold Negligee Necklace
Early 20th Century Opal Diamond Gold Negligee Necklace
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H 2 in W 1 in L 17.5 in
A.Jeschel Peruvian Opal , Topaz and Hessonite Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A subtle palette in a necklace of pale green Peruvian Opal, Topaz teardrops, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Opal, Quartz, Hessonite, Vermeil

Opal 18K Gold Italian Mesh Chain Surrealist Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
. Suspended from the necklace is a beautiful triangular flat opal, nestled within an 18K yellow gold bezel
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Necklace and Pendant
Located in Sydney, NSW
Oval natural semi-crystal opal cabochon, crafted with Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold, featuring forty
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart-Shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14K Rose Gold R4139
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Heart-shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14K Rose Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond Ruby Diamond Elephant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
OF 4-6 WEEKS TO SHIP**** Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - double sided diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver

TAJ 10.80 Carat Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer TAJ Opal and diamond pendant necklace. 10.80ct opal, translucent with blue green orange
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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

A.Jeschel Delicate Freswater Pearl and Pink opal Pendant necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind This stunning necklace features a unique and eye-catching pendant that is sure to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Opal Bead Graduated Triple Strand Necklace with Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This gorgeous opal necklace features 3 strands of Ethiopian crystal opal beads. The largest opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamondcitrine Sun Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
***NOT PHOTOGRAPHED, THE CITRINE SUN PENDANT NOW HAS A SIGNATURE OTTO LOCK**** Beaded necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling ...

Natural Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 11.5 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 17" 11.5 TCW GIA Certified
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond 14k Gold Buddha Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - double sided diamond and opal large oval clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1990s Australian Crystal Opal Pendant & Chain 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
crystal opal display bright play of colour or greens and orange, and measures approximately 17.4x9.3
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Chalcedony Agate Big Heart Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
OF 4-6 WEEKS TO SHIP**** Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - double sided diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Si...

Alpine Reverie Australian Opal Necklace with Diamonds in 14k Gold, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fresh tracks carve through the facade of this Australian Opal Necklace. The Crystal Opal glistens
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

NIXIN Jewelry Dawn's Light Australian Opal Necklace with Sapphires in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A shimmering pipe opal, aglow with possibility, beams in this Australian Opal Necklace. Three
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine Australian Opal Paraiba Tourmaline White Diamond Gold Necklace, Joke Quick
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
crystal opal cabochons totaling 0.50 carats, five Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline totaling 0.07 carats, and
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...

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

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

Dream Angel Cherub Goddess Crystal Magnetic Aurora Borealis Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Dream Angel Cherub Goddess Crystal Starlight Enhancer and Crystal Opal Beaded
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal

Unicorn Tear Australian Opal Necklace No. 19 in 14k Rose Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impulsive color floods the façade of this Australian Opal Necklace. With its crystal bodice set in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Assana Crystal Quartz and Pearl glow in the dark necklace
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
embroidered with soft pebble shaped crystal quartz. Four large pear shaped crystal quartz, freshwater pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, Quartz

Assana Crystal Quartz and Pearl glow in the dark necklace
Assana Crystal Quartz and Pearl glow in the dark necklace
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W 1.5 in D 0.05 in L 21 in
Clarissa Bronfman Jade Moonstone Crystal Agate Polki Diamond Necklace & Pendants
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pendant - diamond silver Hamsa hand pendant - 925 sterling silver Necklace consists of: - 37" length
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl, Crystal Gemstone and Beaded Statement Collar and Bib Necklace
Located in Milton Keynes, GB
Introducing to you a mother of pearl, crystals and gemstone beaded statement collar and bib
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Lapis La...

Gold Pendant of Tourmalines Aquamarine Opal Morganite Chakra
Located in Berlin, DE
Various gems 18K gold pendant (Tourmalines, Aquamarines, Opal and Morganite) pendant length - 2.56
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Morganite, Opal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Glittering Crystal Glass Beaded Graduated Necklace ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Glittering crystal glass beaded graduated necklace ca 1960 The elegant necklace is designed with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Rhodium

PINK OPAL Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
is a very powerful crystal when it comes in contact with one’s heart. Pink Opal will serve your
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Opal White Gold Pendant Raw Uncut Iridescent Lavender Purple Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian Opal 18k white gold pendant opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.94 х 0.98 in
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14.80 Ct Kaleidoscopic Australian Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
describing Opals as volcano lava flows, galaxies and fireworks. Some Opali carry such a colour play like
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

14.80 Ct Kaleidoscopic Australian Opal Diamond Pendant
14.80 Ct Kaleidoscopic Australian Opal Diamond Pendant
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H 1.19 in W 0.83 in L 18.12 in
Gold Leaf Link Choker Necklace With Faux Opals By Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" length - 1" width links - Gold plated - Faux pearl cabochons - Crystal
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Boulder Opal Pendant on a Blackened Silver Chain
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, 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

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Crystal Opal Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact crystal opal necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 66 vintage editions and 106 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect crystal opal 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 crystal opal necklace over the years, but those made by Clarissa Bronfman, Elaine Silverstein and Stephen Webster are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any crystal opal necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an opal version from the 118 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and bead versions for sale. Most of our crystal opal necklace for sale are for women, but there are 56 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Crystal Opal Necklace?

Prices for a crystal opal necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $189 and can go as high as $225,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,595.

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. 

Questions About Crystal Opal Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Whether the crystals in Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real or not varies from piece to piece. The jewelry maker's fine jewelry does sometimes feature genuine diamonds or real crystals. Pieces from Vivienne Westwood's fashion jewelry range are more likely to feature glass or acrylic imitation stones. Shop a collection of Vivienne Westwood jewelry on 1stDibs.