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GIA Certified Natural Opal & Yellow Sapphire Pendant with Retractable Clasp 18kt
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Opal Pendant Report 6213047638 Please see attached report of proper details
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Opal Beaded Necklace With a Silver Clasp. This Australian
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver

An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Opal, Diamond & Emerald Pendant Necklace, Genuine Black Opal, 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Pendant: 3.5 cm x 7.70 mm Chain Type: Small Cable Chain Length: 18 inches Clasp: Lobster Chain Diameter
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Magnificent Australian Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary pendant featuring a large and impressive 39.76 carat Australian opal in a 18K white
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoch Opal and Diamond Wreath Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque opal and diamond pendant in platinum and gold, featuring an oval cabochon white opal
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal diamonds and yellow gold sailboat brooch pendant circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONE
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 1.38 in
Double Opal Diamond White Gold Chain Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Oval shaped opal ( 0.51 x 0.67 in ( 1,3 x 1,7 cm ) and drop opal ( 0.55 x 0.67 in ( 1,4 x 1,7 cm
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Opal Pendant Necklace w Diamonds in 14K White Gold Australian Opal 9 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Pendant Style: Opal Halo Diamond Number: 84 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Weight: .46ct
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal Diamond Halo Pendant 2.97 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine black opal has an intense blue color and is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
" 14ky cable chain with a 5mm Spring clasp. Ethiopian Opals are "hydrophane", which means they absorb
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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
1.75 Carat Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Genuine Opal
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Pendant Style: Opal Halo Diamond Number: 32 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Weight: .09ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, 14k Gold, 1 Carat Opal Diamond Halo Pendant w Cable Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This blue opal pendant has a halo of diamonds around it and is set in a beautiful lush 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, 1.99 Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine natural blue opal is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds encircling the opal makes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

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

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant .79 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine natural blue opal is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds encircling the opal makes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

5.09ctw Australian Natural Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful pendant features a natural 5.09ctw natural black opal set in 18 karat white gold on
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Birdcage Pendant with Amethyst Gem on Antonia Link Chain &Pave Clasp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delicate and multi-dimensional birdcage featuring 14k gold, diamonds and an opal point, opens
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

15.72 Carat Lightning Ridge Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This extraordinary pendant necklace features a 15.72 carat opal from the Lightning Ridge region of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Inlaid Opal Palm Tree Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a great pendant. Makes you think of the summertime and the beach. This necklace is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

A Turquoise Beaded Necklace with an Australian Boulder Opal Pendant.
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
.  Graduated turquoise beads, 18k S clasp with a stunning Australian Boulder Opal Pendant. Originally from San
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Early 2000s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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

9ct Gold Opal & Pearl Pendant on a 9ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
Vintage 9ct 375 Gold Opal & Cultured Pearl Pendant & 9ct 375 Gold 20" Chain Fully Hallmarked
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Late 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 2.38 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch, 1880s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the aforementioned relief set stones and completing the design. This antique Victorian opal pendant
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

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...

Antique Opal Diamond Sapphire Silver Set Butterfly Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut opals, graduating in size. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" curb
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Flared Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Chain Clasp: Lobster Claw Brooch Backing: Pin w/ Swivel Latch Pendant Height: 30.9mm (1.2") (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 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

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

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

18kt Gold Pendant with Yellow Diamond, Boulder Opal & Pink & Teal Sapphires
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
18kt Gold Pendant set with a Yellow Diamond, an Australian Boulder Opal, a Pink Oval Sapphire & a
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2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold

LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
floral elements that enhance the lovely pendant. Pink opals and Rose Quartz beads add to the overall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

0.13 Round Cab Ethiopian Opal Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
clasp. Style: Pendant Gemstone colors: White Gemstone shapes: Round One prong-set Round Cab Ethiopian
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style 1.60Ct Opal Pearl and Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant/brooch; part of our diverse opal jewellery collections. This fine and impressive vintage vintage
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Garnet Quartz Diamond Rosary & Quartz Opal Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - set in 22k gold and silver - white opal cabochon - 6 carats set in middle
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, 18...

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Matrix Boulder Opal Pendant on 15.5" Bar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clasp: Spring Ring Pendant Width: 22.4mm (0.88") Pendant Height (w/ Bail): 53.2mm (2") Pendant Thickness
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Silver Opal and Labradorite Cabochon Pendant Necklace #4 c1904-1908
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
opal cabochons, leading to a silver chain with spring ring clasp. The pendant is stamped with the "Gi
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Labradorite, Opal, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Single Cut Diamond Open Pendant 15.5" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
. The pendant is prong set with an oval cabochon opal that displays lovely white base color with green
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Antique 20.34 Carat Opal and 4.63 Carat Diamond Silver Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
incorporates a further twenty-eight diamonds, completing the design. This opal pendant suspends from an 18
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Silver

Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k Oval Cabochon 6.20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Item 1: Pendant Tall (from stationary bail): 1" (25.3mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16 1/4" - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.55ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Measurements Item 1: Pendant Tall (from stationary bail): 19
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Ruby Polki Diamond Rosary & Opal Quartz Capri Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - set in 22k gold and silver - white opal cabochon - 6 carats set in middle
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Quartz, Opal, Hematite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k ...

NEW 14k Gold 6.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Emerald Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
from solid 14k yellow gold. The pendant features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural white opal that
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

18kt Rose Gold Pendant with Cognac Diamonds and Australian Boulder Opal Cabochon
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
18kt Rose Gold Pendant with Cognac Diamonds & Australian Boulder Opal Cabochon. This Pendant is One
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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

"Maxine" Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
opals framed in gold and accented with natural brown diamonds. The opals are from our good friends at
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

A.Jeschel Australian Opal and Turquoise necklace with a Buddha carved pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
. The crowning glory is the polished Turquoise Australian Boulder Opal clasp. Hand-knotted with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

4-1/2 ct. Created Opal and Blue & White Topaz Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the harmonious elegance of our Create Opal with White/London Blue/Sky Blue Topaz Pendant
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2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver

52.38ct Boulder Opal 22k Gold Handmade Chain Pendant Necklace, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
gold featuring an extraordinary, rare 52.38 carat tear drop shaped blue boulder opal with phenomenal
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro c1960's Australian Oval Opal 9K Yellow Gold Pendant on Matching Gold Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Australian provenance, the pendant is crafted in 9K yellow gold, in gorgeous foliate motif
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Kent Raible Pink Sapphire Cross Pendant, Opal, Diamond on 17" hand woven chain
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible limited edition 'Studio Collection' we present the Cross Pendant on a 17" hand
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Pendant Necklace 15 3/4" - 9k & 14k Oval Cab 1.55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Item 1: Pendant Tall (from stationary
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold GIA 19.49ct Oval Gray Opal Pendant w/ Diamond Sapphire & Emerald Spray
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 18k yellow and white gold. The pendant features a gorgeous, GIA certified, gray opal that is 100
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Gold 5.81 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18" 14k Gold 5.81 TCW Certified $5,950 301789 This
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Fire Opal and Diamonds Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Fire opal. A gem that is more unique than any other with the widest pallet of colors. Both Peruvian
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2010s Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Fire Opal and Diamonds Necklace
Dimos 18k Gold Fire Opal and Diamonds Necklace
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Paul Peterson Lightning Ridge Opal Necklace
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate Paul Peterson Lightning Ridge Opal Necklace. This handmade 18 karat gold necklace by Paul
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hand Carved Opal Diamond Gold Winged Cherub Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, and features a lovely cherub pendant that hangs from a complimentary gold chain. The
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Petrified Opalized Wood Gold Necklace by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
This spectacular Petrified Opalized Wood Pear Cabachon is set sideways with marquis shaped faceted
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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, 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

Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
15k yellow gold. The three lockets/pendants have circular, cushion style designs accented with
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Opal Pendant Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact opal pendant clasp you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 56 vintage editions and 69 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect opal pendant clasp among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 carat and 1.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing opal pendant clasp — no matter the origin — is easy, but Clarissa Bronfman, Five Star Jewelry and Elaine Silverstein each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an opal pendant clasp featuring opal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Finding an opal pendant clasp for sale for women should be easy, but there are 48 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Opal Pendant Clasp?

The price for an opal pendant clasp starts at $65 and tops out at $98,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,988.

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.