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Antique 1920s Opal and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.63Ct opal and seed pearl, 9k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal and Pearl Necklace with Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an opal, pearl and fine silver necklace. We created this necklace with 15-17mm opaque pink
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant. 14k gold pendant with opal and pearl. Victorian/Art-deco opal
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant. 14k gold pendant with opal and pearl. Victorian/Art-deco opal
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
No Reserve
W 0.95 in L 1.66 in
Edwardian Pearl and Opal 9 Carat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds seed pearls and colourful opals. The pendant and chain is modelled in
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Opal, 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

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold pendant with genuine opal, pearl and diamonds. Metal: 14k gold Total weight: 3.35 g
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
No Reserve
W 0.95 in D 0.28 in L 1.66 in
14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold pendant with genuine opal, pearl and diamonds. Total weight: 3.35 g. Size: 42 x 24 mm
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
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W 0.95 in D 0.28 in L 1.66 in
14K Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Vintage Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat gold opal and seed pearl vintage charm pendant. This preloved charm has a floral leaf
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

A.Jeschel Delicate Freswater Pearl and Pink opal Pendant necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
turn heads. The pendant consists of a faceted pink opal that is surrounded by a ring of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and South Sea Pearl Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An exquisite 18k gold pendant with an Australian Boulder Opal and a golden South Sea Pearl. This is
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2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Sweet 14k Gold Opal Heart Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very sweet pendant featuring a lovely heart-shaped opal cabochon. The opal conveys a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Sweet 14k Gold Opal Heart Seed Pearl Pendant
Sweet 14k Gold Opal Heart Seed Pearl Pendant
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H 0.79 in W 0.52 in
Victorian Style 1.60Ct Opal Pearl and Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine vintage opal pendant with pearls in yellow gold. Opal Quality Cut Cabochon Content 1.60 carats
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

6.03 Carat Opal And Pearl Necklace
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Amazing necklace set with 10 mm pearls, the main stone is a 6.03 carat pear shaped opal and
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2010s Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pendant Necklace with Emeralds, Diamonds, Opal and Pearl, Worn Long or Short
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a very versatile pendant necklace on a hand-woven sterling silver chain. It can be worn
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.88 carat opal and 0.84 carat diamond, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow and white
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

14.71 Carat Cabochon Fire Opal, Pearl and Diamond Halo Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunningly bold fire opal pendant with diamond and pearl accents is bursting with brilliant
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Seed Pearl Round Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite Edwardian pendant is a
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20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Eostre Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl and Yellow Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
another Pendant inspired by " Sapphire Moonlight". The Fiery Fire opal really matches the Golden South Sea
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Opal Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FIRE OPAL, OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND AND NATURAL PEARL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Seed Pearl Flower Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
this piece is a fiery opal, which is surrounded by beautiful natural seed pearls that complement the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. This Pendant has Tanzanite and Opal. This Pendant has Pearls. This Pendant has Enamel. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Opal, Tanzanite and Pearls. This Pendant has Enamel. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

14 Karat White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer. Excellent
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Pearls Graded by GIA standards Dimensions: Chain Length: 16.5" 20" Including Pendant Weight: 16.5
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

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

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Brooch is really lovely. It measure 1 1/4" round. It has 5 seed Pearls and 10 Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Australian Opal and Diamond Castle Pendant 18k Gold R4284
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 18k yellow gold castle pendant set with a beautiful doublet Australian Opal and diamonds ♥
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Extraordinary Topaz, Opal & Pearl Gold Necklace by Luna Felix
Located in San Francisco, CA
two natural pearls, one on the clasp and one dangling below the topaz and opal pendant. The topaz is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

AJD Sparkling Opal Pendant with Accents of Garnet and Zircon
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Opal. Pearls not included. This terrific pendant is 1.75 inches of hand made Sterling Silver.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Zircon, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Australian Opal and Turquoise necklace with a Buddha carved pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
seamlessly blends components from around the globe. The stunning combination of Turquoise, Australian Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

5.85ct Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant 18K Gold V1126
Located in Osprey, FL
This stunning 5.85ct Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant will captivate you with its
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal and Diamond Castle Convertible Ring Pendant Charm 18k Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 18k yellow gold castle pendant set with a beautiful doublet Australian Opal, diamonds, and
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

10.88 Carat Fire Opal Tahiti Pearl-Drop White Jade Disc Gold Bronze Necklace
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
a tahiti-pearl drop (15 x 19,2 mm / 0,59 x 0,76 inches) with a very good luster. Length of pendant
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2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Compas Large Pendant in Perforated Satin Brass and Opal White Glass
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inside is a pearl of hand blown sandblasted glass. W 27 1/2in (70cm) x D 27 1/2in (70cm) x H 8in (20cm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Compas Small Pendant in Perforated Satin White and Opal White Glass
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inside is a pearl of hand-blown sandblasted glass. W 18 1/2in (47cm) x D 20 1/2in (53cm) x H 5in (12.5cm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Compas Small Pendant in Perforated Satin Brass and Opal White Glass
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inside is a pearl of hand blown sandblasted glass. W 18 1/2in (47cm) x D 20 1/2in (53cm) x H 5in (12.5cm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

4 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal & Diamond 14 K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace featuring a captivating 4 Carat Oval Black
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen
Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen
H 21.46 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Opal and Diamond Prayer Wheel Pendant with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's hand fabricated 'Prayer Wheel' pendant is simply stunning! Based on the design of the
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace. Emerald
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Emerald, Black ...

Square Opal Drop Necklace
By Angely Martinez
Located in New York, NY
silver (.999), Boulder Opal from Australia, and a pearl embedded on the surface. Please do not swim
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Pear cut opal measures 7.5mm x 58mm, accented with an estimated 0.10 carat blue sapphire
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

A.Jeschel Fabulous Keshi Pearls necklace with an Art Deco pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
craftsmanship. This remarkable necklace boasts two strands of radiant Keshi Pearls with Pink Peruvian Opals
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Crystal Haze Pendant - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
. A statement piece for an everyday look, the Wing Pendant is set with White Mother of Pearl and White
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Pendant Seed Pearls and Diamond solid 14K Gold /1.2gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural Australian 28.25ct Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“Dancing in the Rain” opal pendant presents an impressive 28.25 carat natural Australian opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Pendant W/ Gold Chain 3.25 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Opal Diamond Pendant with 18" Gold Chain 3.25 TCW GIA Certified
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini Tiger Rubies Eyes 18K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
bead and a meticulously carved gray Tahiti pearl adorn the pendant. The result is not just a necklace
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Natural Australian 8.22ct Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
"Moonlight Serenade" opal pendant carries a multi-coloured Australian opal (8.22ct) suspended above
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.93ct Solid Australian Opal Freeform Butterfly Pendant Brooch 14K Gold 11g+
Located in Osprey, FL
Adorn yourself with this exquisite one-of-a-kind Solid Australian Opal Butterfly Pendant / Brooch
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, A...

Handcraft Owl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Opal Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with diamonds,sapphires,opals,emeralds,mother-of-pearls barrels and onyx balls Necklace total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Bloom Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from solid yellow gold, this elegant floral pendant is adorned with cascading round opals
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luster Pearl Pendant, 36 Inch, Hand-formed Aluminum
By Ridgely Studio Works
Located in Toronto, CA
The Luster Pearl Pendant is handcrafted from aluminum with an opal white glass globe diffuser. Each
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2010s Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
pendant) 33mm / 3.30 cm / 1 ¼” (1.30 Inches) Length (including top loop and pearl drop) 51mm / 5.10 cm / 2
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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Opal And Pearl Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of opal and pearl pendants. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 31 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of opal and pearl pendants made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Artisan — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Vicki Orr, Thesis Gems and Jewelry and Alberto are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 30 Opal versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, oval cut and cabochon opal and pearl pendants for sale. When shopping our range of opal and pearl pendants, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Opal And Pearl Pendants?

Prices for opal and pearl pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $269 and can go as high as $49,500, while opal and pearl pendants, on average, fetch $3,300.

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.