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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Opal
Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
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 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

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 0.70ct 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 0.70ct 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 0.90ct 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

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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White 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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose 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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose 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...
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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

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

Materials

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

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...
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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 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

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

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 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 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 0.90ct 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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 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 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

Nugget & Mixed Freshwater Pearl Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
From our Luna Pearls range, this necklace features mixed cultured freshwater pearls in white, dove grey and peacock shades, interspaced with 7 sterling ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Pear Opal and .07 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold pear opal and .07 Ct diamond pendant necklace. The diamonds in the bail are all round, the measurements of the pendant are 17.5 x 8.5 mm, the length of the necklace i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Handcraft Opals 18 Karat White Gold Rubies Sapphires Chain Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Nugget & White Freshwater Pearl Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
From our Luna Pearls range, this necklace features white cultured freshwater pearls interspaced with sterling silver nuggets. The 5mm nuggets have a soft beaten finish, giving the ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Gold Heart Charm Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: FT-0011 Material: 18K Gold-Plated / Natural Freshwater Pearls Length: Approx. 38cm + 6cm Extension Chain Pearl Size: Each pearl is Approx 5mm
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Rectangular faceted double necklace of Amethyst beads and freshwater pearls
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking double necklace of rectangular faceted amethyst beads alternating with peach and mauve very lustrous freshwater cultured pearls. Interspersed throughout are exceptionally lovely handmade vintage Venetian lamp...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

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Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

58" Long Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 14-9ct Gold Nuggets Spaces Around
Located in London, GB
This necklace is all about the pearls. It's a 58" long strand of pearls that are spaced with 14-9ct Gold nuggets. The pearls are a creamy white colour and the nuggets are Yellow Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

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

12mm-14mm Edison Baroque Pearls on 17" Necklace with Large Gold Toggle Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Edison pearls, a freshwater pearl variety that has only been around for a few years. are the product of several years' research by Grace Pearls, located in China. Borrowing from t...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaded Jewels Set of 2 Long Freshwater Pearl Ribbon Necklaces
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Upgrade your style with the Jaded Jewels Set of 2 Long Freshwater Pearl Ribbon Necklaces, a pair of stunning and versatile necklaces that combine the timeless beauty of freshwater pe...
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1990s Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl

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

Vintage Circa 1950s Pearl Capsule 14 Carat Gold Pendant & 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Archer Pendant, crafted in 9 carat gold, is a vintage delight. Wildflowers are etched on the capsules surface, where all manner of miniature treasures may be placed for safekeepi...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Freshwater White Pearl Necklace Length 102"
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a white natural freshwater pearl necklace that is very long at approximately 102″ from end to end – long, beautiful, and elegan...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

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

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Natural Pink Opal Diamond LOVE Heart Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Luxurious Pink Opal Necklace is ready to wear! This pendant charm has a naturally carved pink opal heart in the middle that is surrounded by small diamonds! Absolutely simple and st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Opal Flower Pendant with Tsavorite
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 4.20 carats approx. Tsavorite 0.10 carat approx. Limited edition Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspi...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girocollo di perle montate in oro rosa con cuore in oro
Located in Milano, IT
Girocollo di perle di acqua dolce a pastiglia infilate a rosario in oro rosa 9k con al centro un cuore sempre in oro rosa 9k. La chiusura è con anello a molla. La lungheaaza è: 450 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Berber Gold Plated Morrocan Multi Strand Freshwater Pearl Statement Necklace
Located in London, GB
Luxurious multi strand cream freshwater pearl necklace featuring ornate gold plated balls, and a decorative golden clasp. The main part of the necklace has sixteen strands of pearls,...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

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

Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16 1/4" - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.55ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.55ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total Carats: 1.55ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Diamond Cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Opal and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 15.99 ct. free shape opal with 1.36 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum. Length is 18".
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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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