Opal and Rock Crystal Necklace

Thirty-four solid opal beads totaling approximately 680.00 carats line the length of this eye-catching necklace. The graduated gems are an impressive size and perfectly matched, with each exhibiting a high level of translucence and a rainbow of colors. Opals are not cut into beads very often, as they are usually found in thin layers, and bigger deposits are exceptionally rare. Cutting the round structure also creates a great deal of excess– about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one bead. To find 34 matching beads of this size and exceptional quality is extraordinary beyond compare. Opals are truly the stuff of legend. It was the Romans who first classified the black opal as a precious gemstone, believing that it was a source of good fortune. Since that time, the black opal has found its way into the crown jewels of many nations, including the Holy Roman Empire...

Thirty-three monumental Ethiopian opal beads totaling approximately 436.00 carats comprise this mesmerizing necklace. The graduated gems are not only im...

Outstanding in quality, this strand of South Sea pearls from the beloved Tiffany & Co. exhibits a wide array of colors. Displaying hues ranging from lustrous white and shades of gray...

Twenty-five multi-colored Yangtze River pearls drape gracefully around the neck in this classic necklace. These iridescent, Baroque pearls are known as "fireball pearls" for their ca...

This gorgeous opal necklace features 3 strands of Ethiopian crystal opal beads. The largest opal is 9.9 mm and the smallest is 4.8 mm. The total carat weight in opals is 249 carats...

Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace In silver 18" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads These are faceted beads so has lots of shine and glare...

18 inch Opal necklace with round polished opals that measure from 16 mm to 6.5 mm, offset by 4 diamond roundels and beautifully connected with a 18k y...

This opal strand is 160 carats magnificient opals. The clasp is 14k white gold with .90c in diamonds.