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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Opal
Gemstone: Black Pearl
ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Opal and .22 CTW Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold opal and .22 CTW diamond pendant necklace. The diamonds on the bail are all round, the pendant measures 22 x 10 mm, has a length of 18 inches, and the necklace has a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-7x5mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

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 30ct of beautifully matched opals dating from circa 1880. Set in masterfully crafted coronet settings the largest opal measures 11.6mm x 13.8mm x 4.1mm, with a further fourteen opals of decreasing size to the smallest 5.6mm x 6.9mm x 3mm. The orange jelly opals have a truly magical play of colour with electric blues, purples and greens with the highly sought after red. A wondrous antique opal necklace...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.80ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 1.17ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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 elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Fashi...
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Mid-20th Century Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace ranging in size from 11 mm to 16 mm Total pearls: 35 Total weight: ct 477 Total weight with tufts: 100 grams Necklace w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Modern Necklaces

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Black Pearl

Natural 38ct Carat Solid Australian Precious Opal Diamond Pendant 14ct Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Words cannot describe this stunning pendant. It features a massive, solid Australian Opal mined in Queensland. The Opal displays play of colours red, blue and green with red flashes from both the front and back of the stone. This is a 'shy' Opal though, so it needs light to display its full beauty. The Opal measures approx 4.5cm x 2.3cms and is set in 14ct Yellow Gold with a Natural Diamond at the base of the bale. The Diamond is very good quality and graded colour G and clarity SI2 by the appraiser. It weighs approximately .07ct. The bale is large so it can accommodate a very thick chain as depicted in the photos. Please note: the chain is NOT included in this sale and is for display purposes only. The pendant comes with an Australian Valuation Certificate with a Retail Replacement Value of A$13,490. You will not find another Solid Opal Pendant...
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2010s Australian Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with black pearls and clip
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with black pearls and a clip containing 1.80 cts tw of diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Black Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s Australian Opal 14 Carat Gold Pendant & 18 Carat Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
Expertly crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, The Titus Necklet is stunning with her luminous freeform solid Australian opal flashing blue, green, yellow and fiery orange and red. The sw...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant .75tdw, 11g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant .75tdw, 11g Ladies Australian opal and diamond pendant necklace. Stamped 14k and weighs ...
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20th Century Unknown Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Pendant Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond accented with gold granulation
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible limited edition 'Studio Collection' we present the Cross Pendant. Set at its center is a Princess cut Pink Sapphire with lovely sparkle. That pink is picked up in the surrounding Australian Crystal Fire...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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 features one oval black opal doublet (16.3 mm x 14.4 mm) set in classic 14K yellow gold. ...
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

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

Madagascar Brown Opal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
These chocolate coffee opals are a pleasure to look at. The abundance of earth-toned colors makes them captivating. Here is a lovely Brown opal flame; some choose to call this chocolate opal. This type of opal does not have flash or opalescent shine. It comes from Madagascar. These particular beads are of very high quality. The length of the necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm). The size of one bead is 20 mm. Beads are a warm color mixed with brown, gray, beige, caramel, light brown, and shiny. The color of the beads is slightly varying from deep to light shades. In bright sunlight, the necklace is caramel gray. The color is very rare, authentic, and natural. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. This necklace alternates beads of opal with 17 mm old Nepal silver...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

6.03 Carat Opal And Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Amazing necklace set with 10 mm pearls, the main stone is a 6.03 carat pear shaped opal and brilliant round diamonds total weight 0.25 carat
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2010s Asian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant Introducing an exquisite piece of craftsmanship – a stunning Pendant, expertly fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold. It showcases a .02 ca...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

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. 

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