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Victorian Hand Carved Opal Diamond Gold Winged Cherub Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite handmade necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece was originally
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian three locket necklace has been crafted in
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

8ct Natural Opal Necklace Antique Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian natural opal pendant & necklace crafted in 15 karat yellow gold (circa
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Carat White Gold Necklace with Diamonds, Emeralds and Opal Stone.
Located in Canterbury, GB
This unique antique 18K white gold necklace from the Victorian era, consist of diamonds, emeralds
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold

18ct White Gold and Platinum Victorian Opal, Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian-era
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian 30ct Cabochon Water Opal Necklace 15ct Yellow Gold 14.75” Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A spectacular Victorian 15ct yellow gold and ‘Jelly’ or water cabochon opal necklace with approx
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond, Opal, Emerald, + Ruby Fly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous fly pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold and topped
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

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

Materials

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

Antique 2.30 Carat Opal and 2.54 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Victorian Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold chain. This late Victorian opal necklace secures to the reverse with a push fit barrel clasp
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Opal Opulence Ruby Eye Snake plus Hearth Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Love Token This stunning Victorian era Snake pendant is an eternal love token dating 1880 or
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond Enamel Large Brooch Pendant 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare & Unique This impressive and colourful, large brooch pendant is Victorian period, 1875 ca
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold topped Antique Opal Chippings in Cross Shape- Pendant Unknown Maker Era 1890s Smooth
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant
Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant
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H 2.37 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.2 in L 2.37 in
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant. It is a larger piece much larger
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal Clover Flower Pendant Charm Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
are all the rage today. And here we have one with gorgeous Opals - how rare! The Victorians were
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Large Opal & Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 The most fabulous, Victorian heart pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
mystical opal gemstone. The necklace with pendant is composed of two parts; a top lace-like diamond studded
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
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H 1.75 in W 1 in L 16.5 in
Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
mesmerizing necklace. Opals are not cut into beads very often, as they are usually found in thin layers, and
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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Opal Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Opal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Transformation" Hand made in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Transformation" Hand made in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald and Opal set in Gold Prongs on two different French Saint Medals, Chain Is Silver and can
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal 10 Karat Gold Lavalier Necklace Sunburst Seed Pearl
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning early 10K gold Lavalier. Center Opal, surrounded by delicate seed pearls. Chain measures
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Opal 18 Kt Gold Fly Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Unique Treasure A beautiful and rare Victorian period pendant 1880 ca Based on a large
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opal Round Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary 3 Opal Round Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opals Round Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opals Round Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chunky Chain Virgin Mary Opal Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze Medal Necklace on a Gold Filled Chunky Chain Virgin Mary with 3 Opals set around the pendant
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

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

Pink Sapphire Opal Chain Necklace French Heart Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire 3 Opal Chain Necklace French Medal, One with a heart and one with Jeanne Le Mat
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Pink Sapphire Opal Chain Necklace French Heart Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire 3 Opal Chain Necklace French Medal, One with a heart and one with Jeanne Le Mat
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Opals Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant SilverJ Dauphin 30" This Unique One of
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Pink Sapphire Opal Chain Necklace French Heart Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire 3 Opal Chain Necklace French Medal, One with a heart and one with Jeanne Le Mat
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Pink Sapphire Opal Chain Necklace French Heart Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire 3 Opal Chain Necklace French Medal, One with a heart and one with Jeanne Le Mat
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Black Pearl Blue Sapphire Opal Beaded Necklace Lilac Silk Thread Sillver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Blue Sapphire Opal Beaded Necklace Lilac Silk Thread 16" This exquisite handmade
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Opal, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire

Amazing Victorian Opal and 3.25ct Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Pendant c1900
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Victorian period pendant, circa 1880. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Designed with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Oval Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Miraculous Opals Oval Pendant Bronze J Dauphin Exclusive piece
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Long Chain Necklace Saint Virgin Mary Opal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Long Chain Necklace Saint Virgin Mary Opal Pendant J Dauphin Symbols or medals can become a
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Pearl Dove Beaded Necklace Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal 30" J Dauphin Gold Plated Dove
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal 30" J Dauphin Gold Plated Dove
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Medal Chain Necklace Pink Sapphire Opal Heart Medal Saint J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Pink Sapphire Opal Heart Medal Saint J Dauphin Medal French Saint Jeanne Le
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Opal Pink Sapphire J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal and Pink Sapphire in 14k Gold Prongs, Necklace can be used in different lengths 24" J Dauphin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Oval Medal Chain Opal Necklace Virgin Mary Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Medal Chain Opal Gold Filled Necklace Virgin Mary 14k Gold Plated Medal Designed by J Dauphin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Miraculous Opals Oval Pendant Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Miraculous Opals Oval Pendant Bronze J Dauphin Exclusive piece
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Oval Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Oval Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Opal Virgin Mary Bronze Pendant Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Opal Virgin Mary Bronze Pendant Gold Filled Chain 24" J Dauphin Symbols or medals
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique One of a kind Chain Necklace with a Jeanne Le Mat French Bronze Medal has 3 Opals set
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Opal Medal Saint Chunky Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique One of a kind Chain Necklace with a Jeanne Le Mat French Bronze Medal has 3 Opals set
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tourmaline Opal Medal Chain Necklace Silver Pearl Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline and Opal Medal Gold Plated GoldFilled Chain with Silver Pearl and Tanzanite beads
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Bronze, 14k Gold, G...

Tourmaline Opal Medal Chain Necklace Silver Pearl Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline and Opal Medal Gold Plated GoldFilled Chain with Silver Pearl and Tanzanite beads
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver...

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between. This is a one of a kind piece. Choker Necklace
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Beaded with Light Blue Silk Knots in between Choker Necklace 16" Designer: J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Opal French Medal Saint Sacred Heart Pendant SilverJ Dauphin 30" This Unique One of
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Opal Medal Long Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Pendant Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Necklace Gold Filled 24" with Medal Virgin Mary Pendant with 3 Opals 14K Gold Vermeil J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

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Victorian Necklace Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian necklace opal for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian necklace opal 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. Finding an appealing victorian necklace opal — no matter the origin — is easy, but J DAUPHIN, Karen Sugarman Designs and Carlo Giuliano each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian necklace 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 Victorian Necklace Opal?

The price for a victorian necklace opal starts at $180 and tops out at $93,421 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,910.

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.