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Estate 19.95 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Fox Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
rose gold with a free form Mexican fire opal weighing an impressive 19.95 carats. Truly one-of-a-kind
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Estate 19.95 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Fox Pendant Necklace
Estate 19.95 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Fox Pendant Necklace
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H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in L 18 in
70s Freeform Mexican Fire Opal Necklace Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Orange Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Mexican fire opal necklace, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant pendant featuring 7 lovely fire opals from Mexico. They weigh a total of 9.57 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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

Modernist Pendant of Mexican Fire Opals
Located in New York, NY
network of silver wires encasing 11 cabochon Mexican fire opals of great color. The necklace has been very
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Modernist Pendant of Mexican Fire Opals
Modernist Pendant of Mexican Fire Opals
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H 3.5 in Dm 2 in L 32 in
54.64 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 54.64 carats of fire opal & 1.4 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

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

Hand Carved Cat Mexican Egg Fire Opal, Diamond Tail Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Hand Carved Kitty Cat Mexican Egg Fire Opal, Diamond Tail Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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

Important Certified Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant, Excellent Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
quality opals make up this large pendant. Here is a natural Mexican fire opal and diamond pendant with
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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

7.12 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Tweety Bird PT 900 Cocktail Pendant
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Our tweety bird pendant comprises a 7.12-carat orange opal decorated with a 0.21 carat, pear-shaped
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum

Certified Mexican Fire Opal, Tsavorites, & Diamond Pendant, Superb Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pendant. The natural Mexican fire opals are complimented by Tsavorites and white diamonds. The opals
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...

LB vintage Mexican Pinwheel pendant Stunning Venetian beads Lava stone necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
lava stone beads, blue opal beads, and sterling silver. This necklace is very dramatic and will set you
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver

Two Tone Semi Black Opal & Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Two-Tone Australian Semi-Black Opal & Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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

Jelly Opal + Fire Opal Rose-Cut Multicolored Diamond Gold Necklace, Kothari 2023
By Kothari
Located in Dallas, TX
Kothari showcases an otherworldly assortment of translucent white Mexican jelly opal and orange Mexican
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Fire Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18...

Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Small Oval Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. The opal measures
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Opal in Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Mexican Fire Opal & Burmese Ruby bead necklace. or a Canary yellow Sapphire bead necklace. Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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

Mexican Opal 13.48 Carat Diamonds One of a Kind 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mexican Opal 13.48 Carat Diamonds One of a Kind 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Opals, unlike many
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Show-stopping pale green onyx and Fire Opal necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
. The pendant is suspended from equally interesting faceted Mexican fire beads. The fittings are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Sterling Silver

10.88 Carat Fire Opal Tahiti Pearl-Drop White Jade Disc Gold Bronze Necklace
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
a radiant 10.88 carat mexican fire opal navette (27,2 x 12,7 x 8 mm / 1.07 x 0.5 x 0.32 inches) and
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2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Fire Opal, Pearl, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze, Gold

Best Wishes - Fire Opal Halo Diamond & Mother of Pearl Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Best Wishes - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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

Extremely Rare Two Side Fire Opal Halo Diamond Sapphire Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Extremely Rare Two-Side Mexican Fire Opal, Halo Diamond, Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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

Turquoise and Opal Bar Necklace, Mixed Metal, Handmade Cable Neck Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This hand forged pendant is gorgeous with a bezel set opal and turquoise. The opal’s origin is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Natural Australian 7.52ct Boulder Opal and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
"Playa del Amor" opal pendant boasts a dazzling boulder opal (7.52ct) embraced by 25 little
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fire Opal White Diamond Fossilized Coral One of a Kind Drop Necklace, Kothari
By Kothari
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Necklace hand-fabricated by Kothari Designs showcasing an absolutely astonishing 2.5
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2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Coral, Mixed Me...

Long Bar, Australian Opal Inlay Necklace with Diamonds, 14kt Yellow Gold, by Kab
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Long Bar, Australian Opal Inlay Necklace with Diamonds, 16" in length, pendant measure 2 inches in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Fire Opal Convertible Choker and Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
The vibrance of Mexican fire opals is balanced by glistening diamonds in this Edwardian necklace
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces

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Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mat'l Style Sterling and Stone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
pendant set with a large Mexican opal, red coral, amythest and turquoise. Handmade sterling swirl bar
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Drop Necklaces

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Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver

Radish Elegance - Fire Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Radish Elegance - Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold. Design
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Fat Pigeon - Fire Opal Diamond Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Adorable Bird Necklac
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Fat Pigeon - Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Adorable Bird Necklace. Design
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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

Round, Australian Opal Inlay Pendant with Diamond Detail, 14kt Gold by Kabana
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Round, Australian Opal Inlay Pendant Necklace with Diamond, 14kt Gold, 16", 1/4" wide with diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

A.Jeschel Carnelian rust colored teardrop necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
teardrops. The clasp is a faceted Mexican opal embedded in a sterling silver box clasp Silk hand-knotted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Fire Opal, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Rainbow Moonstone and Carnelian Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
of apricot Carnelian, Moonstone, Mexican Opal (rough cut nuggets as well as-polished beads ), and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, Moonstone, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone

LB Sterling Silver vintage brooch Hobe earring concha Peacock pearls necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
. The necklace consists of peacock, freshwater pearls, vintage sterling Mexican beads, and vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
pendant displays a wonderful and unusual combination of faceted Mexican Opals (orange) set against into
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Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
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H 4 in W 0.75 in L 14.5 in
Garavelli 18 Karat Rose Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Collection Ring. Ring size 53 EU - size 6,5
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2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.51 Carat Fire Opal Navettes Tahiti-Pearl Drops White Gold Earrings
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Dazzling earrings made of white gold, one each mexican fire opal navette with a total of 7.51
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2010s German Modern Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Fire Opal, Opal, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Gage 1994 London Orchid Agate Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold With Fire Opal
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
is amazing, precise and meticulous. Fire Opal: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval faceted cut (11
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1990s English Modernist Brooches

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Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Necklace with Kinetic Pendant
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
Marvelous Mexican Mid-Century Modern bronze necklace with Kinetic pendant by Hungarian-born
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Bronze

Australian and Mexican Opal Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Barnsley, GB
Australian Opal Necklace with Mexican Opal at the top of pendant . Its om Coober Pedy South
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Shaded Mexican Fire Opal Bead Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
This dramatic 5 strand Mexican fire opal bead necklace is 34 in. long. It can be worn long or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alberto Juan Mexican Handmade Sterling Silver Fire Opal Necklace
By Alberto Juan
Located in New York, NY
This Alberto Juan one of a kind necklace was handmade two Mexican fire opal cabochons. The chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Alberto Juan Mexican Sterling Silver Fire Opal Smoky Quartz Ammonite Necklace
By Alberto Juan
Located in New York, NY
This Alberto Juan one of a kind necklace was handmade from sterling silver, Mexican fire opal (2.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Unique Mexican Fire Opal and Emerald Bead Necklace and Earrings
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
and the necklace. The fire opal beads are a clear and striking orange color, a perfect foil for the
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Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vicki Eisenfeld Gold Bead and Mexican " Honey" Opal Necklace
By Vicki Eisenfeld
Located in Spencer, MA
Hand built woven and "married metal" gold beads, along with unusual honey colored Mexican Fire Opal
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American Beaded Necklaces

Leda Jewel Co Mexican Cantera Fire Opal & Carved Pearl Skull Cluster Pendant
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A dynamic duo! Mexican cantera fire opal and carved freshwater pearl skull cluster pendant, the
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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Lika Behar Fire Opal and Emerald Necklace in 24 Karat Gold
By Lika Behar
Located in Saint Louis, MO
its intense freeform Mexican fire opal, 4.39ct., set in 24-karat yellow gold and accented with a
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 24k Gold

Naomi Sarna Fire Opal Multi-Color Diamond Sapphire Lapis Lazuli Necklace
By Naomi Sarna
Located in New York, NY
This museum quality pendant is a 108 carat Mexican fire opal hand-carved by Naomi. The opal is of
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Opals Emeralds Diamonds Pendant Necklace Colorful Classic
By Volund
Located in Vancouver, CA
opals (Australian, Ethiopian, and Mexican 15ctw). Bifrost is an Old Norse term that means a shimmering
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

25 Carat Jelly Fire Opal Pendant
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow and white gold Mexican Jelly Fire Opal weighing approximately 25 carats with 3 rose
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Antique 19th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Contraluz Opal Antara Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Contraluz refers to a deep rainbow in an opal and while usually found in Mexico, it can occur in
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Opal, 22k Gold

Contraluz Opal Antara Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
Contraluz Opal Antara Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
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W 0.88 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
18K Rose Gold Gemmy Bear Fire Opal 0.03ct White Diamond by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
and desire. Stone: Natural Fire Opal Provenance stone: Mexico Size bear: 8,5mm (measured without bail
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18K Rose Gold Gemmy Bear Yellow Opal 0.03 Ct White Diamond by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
thinking, a ray of sunshine for the soul. Stone: Natural Yellow Opal Provenance stone: Mexico Size bear
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jade Long Gemstone Statement Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Handcarved Burmese Jade, Honey Jade, South Sea Pearls, Faceted Smokey Quartz, Mexican Fire Opal, Citrines
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Other, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Jade, Citrine, Amber, Ag...

Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
called SETTING SUN ON ULARU with the main stones being Carnelian, Agate, Mexican Fire opal. The
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Antique 17th Century Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Other, Tiger's Eye, Cultured Pearl, Jade, Carnelian, Amber, Agat...

Jennifer Kalled Mexican opal agate drusy tourmaline gold necklace 22k 18k
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This Mexican opal necklace was such a delight to envision and fabricate. Exploring Mexico, Santa Fe
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces

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Agate, Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mexican Purple Opal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Mexican Purple Opal or Morado Opal, also called "Purple Opal" and "Opal Royale," is a purple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pyrite, Sterling Silver

Mexican Purple Opal Necklace
Mexican Purple Opal Necklace
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L 18.5 in
Faye Kim Mexican Opal Gold Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold necklace features a lively Mexican Opal in the shape of a heart. Bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Designer Foil Set Opal Sterling Silver Necklace Mexico
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Art Nouveau Necklace set with 7 Foil set vibrant Opal Cabochons. Hand crafted in Sterling
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Early 20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Mexican Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Whiplash Pendant Necklace
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as scrolling whiplash featuring two oval Mexican fire opal cabochons Smaller
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arts & Crafts Mexican Fire Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five Mexican fire opal cabochon with center measuring approximately 21.0 x 10.2 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

Set in 18k Yellow Gold, Mexican Opal, Emerald & Diamonds Pendant/Chain Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Opal & Emerald "Heart" Pendant / Chain Necklace set in 18K
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Kothari Design Freeform Mexican Opal Gold In-Line One of a Kind Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
gold featuring seven freeform Mexican opals with beautiful rainbow fire individually bezel-set and
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2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mexican Opal Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mexican opal necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 7 antique edition and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect mexican opal necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing mexican opal necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Susan Lister Locke, Faye Kim and Garavelli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A mexican opal necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 16 Opal versions can add an especially stylish touch. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rough cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our mexican opal necklace for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Mexican Opal Necklace?

The price for a mexican opal necklace starts at $699 and tops out at $150,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,645.

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.