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Necklace with opal gold
Located in Gdynia, PL
Our gold necklace with a white stone is made for you if you love timeless classics. It will be a
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Necklace with opal gold
Necklace with opal gold
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Dm 0.36 in L 17.72 in
Large Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold
Large Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold
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H 1.22 in W 0.67 in D 0.12 in L 1.02 in
RUCHI Fire Opal with Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal- 4.20 Cts Diamond- 0.36 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Necklace with pendant set with opal and diamond 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt white gold necklace with pendant set with opal and brilliant cut diamonds 0.50 ct - F/G - VS
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White 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

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Necklace and pendant set with opal an diamonds 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold necklace with a cluster pendant set with an opal in the center and arround it old
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Necklace and pendant set with opal an diamonds 14k pink gold
Necklace and pendant set with opal an diamonds 14k pink gold
No Reserve
W 0.44 in D 0.87 in L 19.69 in
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

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

Necklace and pendant set with opal and diamond 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt white gold necklace with an cluster pendant set with centre stone opal and brilliant cut
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
the smallest of the pendants in the collection. This is a perfect layering necklace with flashes of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
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H 0.427 in W 0.427 in D 0.226 in Dm 0.427 in L 18 in
Opal in Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Welo Opal pendant weighing 5.96 carats, set in 22 Karat gold with granulation. Displayed here on a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

14K White Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold pendant furnished with a halo of 14 round, brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.86
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

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
Natural Australian 21.60ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Gold with Diamonds
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
pendant is an exceptional handmade piece set in 18K gold with diamond lianas securing the precious opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

RUCHI Australian Opal with Baguette Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal: 8.82ct total weight. Diamond: 0.33ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

RUCHI Marquise Ethiopian Opal Cabochon with Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal: 1.97ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.21ct total weight. All diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Seahorse pendant with opal.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Seahorse pendant with opal. Multicolor Ethiopian Opal 14k gold pendant. Sea Animal Cute Horse Fish
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Seahorse pendant with opal.
Seahorse pendant with opal.
No Reserve
W 0.54 in L 1.23 in
Opal Pearl Gold Pin Pendant with Gold Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14 karat yellow gold necklace, centered with an opal and surrounded by a circle of opals and pearls
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Emerald 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 8.08 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Australian Black Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This 14K white gold necklace features an iridescent Australian Black opal weighing 4.13 carats
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold

Unisex Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Art nouveau style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Art nouveau style
Unisex Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Art nouveau style
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H 1.22 in W 0.67 in D 0.12 in L 1.02 in
150 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Sapphire Massive Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Massive 14k gold pendant necklace, featuring approx. 150ct opal (measures 74 x 55mm), surrounded
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

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

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

Opal Enhancer Pendant on Pearl Necklace
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate opal enhancer pendant on pearl necklace. This necklace features 50 light rose colored
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt yellow gold necklace and pendant with opal, emerald and diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold necklace with pendant set with opal, emerald and brilliant cut diamond to. 0.50ct
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and jade pendant necklace. GIA certified natural, no indications of impregnation jadeite jade
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lightning Ridge Opal Cabochon Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This simple but powerful necklace features a 14.58 carat Lightning Ridge opal cabochon set on a 14
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Opal Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 inch Opal Necklace created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 1.5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.12 carat
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Australian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold pendant mounted with a two particular Australian opal with big
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Karbra 3.75 Carat Opal Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Karbra fine opal brooch pendant necklace. Antique revival style made in the 1960's by
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian 0.65ct Opal Doublet Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
thickness: 1.70mm Metal: 18K yellow gold This opal pendant arrives inside a blue paper box. It is complete
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal Diamond Halo Pendant 2.97 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
encircling the opal makes it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Handcraft Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
opal drop with diamonds all around Handcrafted by our craftsmen. Pendant necklace total weight 11.70
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.25 Carat Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and diamond pendant necklace. 2.25 oval opal with a halo of 35 single cut diamonds, in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

59.87 Carat Opal with Diamond Bezel Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically Tested 14KT Yellow Gold Ladies Cast Fashion Pendant Bright Polish Finish Good
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k 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

Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
life. Pendant necklace total weight 23.70 grams Rose Cut Diamonds weight 0.18 karat Opals total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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

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

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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
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

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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
40 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 40 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Kt white Gold Necklace with
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 0.91 ct. black opal ova with 0.52 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold

Australian Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Fantastic pendant with an Australian opal mounted with brilliants in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Window Pendant Necklace in 9Kt Yellow Gold with Opal and Founded Rusty Object
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
A really unique necklace with excepitonal work. Made of founded rusty object with opale stone and
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra shape
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Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, White Gold

Opal necklace gold Unisex pendant Lord of the Rings style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind piece from a Vrubel collection by Alexey Gabilo - 14K gold pendant with big Boulder
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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

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

Vintage style gold pendant with opal, pearl, diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold pendant with opal, pearl and diamonds. Vintage style gold pendant with opal, pearl
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Pendant with Opal, Emerald and Diamonds, Chameleon Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold chameleon pendant with natural opal, emerald and diamonds. Size: 19.3 x 13.5 mm
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold

A Turquoise Beaded Necklace with an Australian Boulder Opal Pendant.
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, 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

Opal Ruby Sun Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Pendant with Opal, Emerald and Diamonds, Chameleon Pendant!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold chameleon pendant with natural opal, emerald and diamonds. Size: 19.3 x 13.5 mm
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold

2.25 Ct Oval Opal Charm Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
Oval Opal Charm Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver by Prehistoric Works of
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Opal Snake Pendant Necklace Long Antique Gold 1800s Rare
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Opal Snake Pendant depicting two snakes or serpents wrapped
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Lightning Ridge Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace Featuring A 3.54 Carat Oval Lightning Ridge Opal with
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant .79 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the natural opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Australian Opal Horse 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic Australian opal horse 18 karat white gold pendant necklace made in italy mounted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, 1.99 Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the natural opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 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

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Gold Necklace Pendant With Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold necklace pendant with opal 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. You can easily find a 30 antique edition and 111 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold necklace pendant with opal among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A gold necklace pendant with opal from Syna Jewels, Selda Jewellery and SUEL — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold necklace pendant with opal, 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 Gold Necklace Pendant With Opal?

The price for a gold necklace pendant with opal starts at $180 and tops out at $76,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,080.

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.