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30 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace Red Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely spectacular 30 Carat Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Flame Motif setting in
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rare Art Deco Inlaid Black Opal Pendant Necklace Woman Flower 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE INLAID BLACK OPAL PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A WOMAN CARRYING A
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Pendant Necklace Green Blue Red Yellow Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Retro setting in 14 Karat Gold. The
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold Pendant, 9.7gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian opal pendant necklace. The pendant setting is stamped 18k and weighs 8.8 grams gross
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20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Native American Kachina Dancer gold Inlaid Coral Turquoise Opal Pendant necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
and Pendant. Inlaid stones made up the body. It measures 1.56 inches top to bottom .50 inches at the
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1970s American Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

.80 Carat Pear Opal Yellow Gold Butterfly Mid-Century Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century Filagree opal pendant necklace. 4 pear shaped cabochon greenish/blue opals set
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10.74 Carat Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulous vintage heirloom, this vivacious boulder opal pendant necklace is a statement of natural
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Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

39.14 Carat Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare pendant necklace showcasing an oval cabochon opal, set in a diamond encrusted
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1980s Unknown Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 19.95 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Fox Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bask the in the unique beauty of this vintage vulpine pendant necklace. Expertly crafted in 18k
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1990s Modern Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

Vintage 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
150 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Sapphire Massive Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Massive 14k gold pendant necklace, featuring approx. 150ct opal (measures 74 x 55mm), surrounded
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20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold

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

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

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

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Opal, Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace suspended
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Estate Natural Fine Australian Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
A trio of natural fine oval-shaped cabochon Australian opals -- two measuring 9mm x 5mm, one
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver 18KW Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant on Hikari Omega Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
' shaped pendant Oval white opal with red, orange, blue and green play of color, bezel set, approximately
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Platinum Pendant Necklace set with a securely nestled
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Australian Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Coral Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Magnificent necklace with a pendant depicting a cute owl resting on a coral branch, made of 18k
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1990s European Artisan Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

GIA Certified Large Carved Opal Rose Gold Frame Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved opal pendant and necklace. Intricate blue green opal carvings of a woman in flowing
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

TAJ 10.80 Carat Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer TAJ Opal and diamond pendant necklace. 10.80ct opal, translucent with blue green orange
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Late 20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

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 Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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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1940s North American Retro Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, 14k Gold

LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage 50’s Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver brooch pendant Necklace
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Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Opal Sapphire Sterling Silver Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and finely detailed Ethiopian Opal and Gemstone Sapphire Pendant Necklace in flattering
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Asian 14 Karat Gold Malachite Opal Pendant Bird Necklace 14 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Malachite, opal 14K Gold Pendant. Depicts an asian bird scence. Framed in 14K Gold
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1960s Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Malachite, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
, this gorgeous pendant features a 15.54mm x 12.26mm x 2.60mm opal from Australia. This is not a doublet
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal

Australian Opal Pendant Circa 1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One handmade 18k yellow gold, solid Australian opal pear-shaped pendant. The opal is set in a four
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, 18k Gold

Australian Opal Pendant Circa 1980s
Australian Opal Pendant Circa 1980s
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W 0.87 in L 1.54 in
1960s Freeform Australian Gray Broad Flash Opal Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1960s Custom pendant made to showcase this fine quality gray opal which features blue, green, red
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1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage pendant Necklace 14 Karat Natural Blue Sapphire and Opal Circa 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
previous life and was converted into a Beautiful Pendant Necklace (bijan#91160019)
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1950s Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Opal Ruby Strawberry Pinecone Locket Pendant Necklace Enamel Gold MidCentury 3"
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and very rare antique Opal and Ruby Strawberry or Pinecone motif Pendant Locket
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant. The pendant features a 32.43 x 28 x 61mm (46ct
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1960s American Retro Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
H 1.8 in W 1.4 in D 0.5 in
'Opal Blossom' Antique 17.7ct Black Opal & 8.03ct Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
pendant and also a brooch. Centred with a heart of 17.7ct black opal and set in an 18K gold and palladium
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1930s Australian Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Palladium

59.87 Carat Opal with Diamond Bezel Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Condition Pendant is Centered with a Prong-Set Oval Opal Prong Set Around the Opal are Thirty (30) Round
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20th Century American Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Large Opal Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Large Opal Ruby Diamond Pendant. Oval Opal and Round Rubies are the stars of this dazzling pendant
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1980s American Retro Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

14 Karat Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Pendant This stunning pendant features one oval black
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20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant Introducing an exquisite piece of craftsmanship – a
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
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W 1.25 in L 0.9 in
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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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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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
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond totally 0.70 carat.. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Box is not in...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

1.50ct Black Opal Pendant in White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
1.50ct Black Opal Pendant in White Gold This pendant is an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted in
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50ct Black Opal Pendant in White Gold
1.50ct Black Opal Pendant in White Gold
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W 2.5 in L 4.5 in
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 Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

Opal, Diamond and Amethyst Bee Pendant
Located in London, GB
A gem set bee pendant, with an oval cabochon cut opal and a round cabochon cut amethyst set to the
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1960s British Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal, Diamond and Amethyst Bee Pendant
Opal, Diamond and Amethyst Bee Pendant
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W 2.21 in L 1.74 in
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold This tremendous estate pendant
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Late 20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian 7.70ct Black Opal, Diamond & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
almost a carat of brilliant white diamonds and that gorgeous blue-green black opal, this pendant just
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Late 20th Century Australian Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. I wear many of my brooches as necklaces as I put them on chains. This Opal is in beautiful condition
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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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
GIA Certified 27.03 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Opal, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 27.03 carat pear shape opal with a
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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

18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The pendant's bale could handle a chain of up to 8mm thick, and the Australian opal measures
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1970s Unknown Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Opal Intarsia Pendant by Kaufmann Lapis
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling large opal Intarsia pendant. The gemstone is made with lapis inlaid with opal, malachite
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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 Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct 750 Gold Large Trio Opal Pendant
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold trio opal Pendant Length 4cm (Incl. Bail ) Italian Stamp marks 750 & province marks
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Doublet Pendant # 15407
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Doublet Pendant JAGi Certified- This elegant pendant
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Late 20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Opal Diamond Amethyst Pendant
Located in London, GB
A delightfully pretty pendant centering on a pear-shaped cabochon of white opal with good play of
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20th Century British Belle Époque Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Belle Époque Opal Diamond Amethyst Pendant
Belle Époque Opal Diamond Amethyst Pendant
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W 1.19 in L 1.97 in
9 Carat Gold Natural Crazed Opal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Natural Opal set in 9ct Gold mount with Crazed internal fractures Size 2.5cm x 1.5cm x
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Gold

9 Carat Gold Natural Crazed Opal Pendant
9 Carat Gold Natural Crazed Opal Pendant
W 0.6 in D 0.28 in L 0.99 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Pin/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Brooch/Pendant- This lovely piece features 32 opals set in
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20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cross Blue Opal 9tcw Pendant Antique 10k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed is a vintage 10k gold opal cross pendant. It is large and the opals are spectacular blue
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20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Necklace & Earrings Set This jewelry ensemble boasts timeless
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant. The majestic black opal is a freeform diamond
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1970s American Retro Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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1970s Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian 21.86ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, Platinum & 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
pendant). THE GRYFFIN OPAL DIFFERENCE By investing in solid Australian opal jewellery by Gryffin Opal
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Late 20th Century Australian Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant- This spectacular pendant features one oval opal (11
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20th Century Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

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Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage opal pendant necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a vintage opal pendant necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage opal pendant necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Aria Jewelry Design, Burle Marx and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage opal pendant necklace for sale are for women, but there are 163 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace?

On average, a vintage opal pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,043, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $495,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.