Boulder Opal Beads
18k Gold Short Necklace with Opal Beads Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
dark opal beads. The iridescent stripe across the boulder opal shows plenty "play of color", the highly
Category
2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 19 inches (48 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 14mm in size.
Boulder opals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Solar Quartz and Australian Opals necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
striking round beads of boulder opal, creating a captivating contrast. Completing this 19-inch masterpiece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Magnificent 18K Yellow Gold, Boulder Opal, Diamond Necklace by Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
illustrious Barbara Heinrich. This exquisite piece showcases 144.92 carats of mesmerizing boulder opals, each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A.Jeschel A super Dramatic and Bold Tibetan pendant long necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
attention. This dramatic piece boasts large brown turquoise plates, carved ox bone beads, Boulder opal, red
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
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One of a Kind Boulder Opal Bead Necklace
By Pampillonia
Located in Richardson, TX
This unique design opal necklace showcases 35 boulder opals. Hand-crafted in 14K white gold
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, White Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Round Beaded Stretch Bracelet
By Rocat Designs
Located in Tucson, AZ
beads (approximately 13-14mm). Handcrafted in the USA by Rocat Designs. The Boulder opal beads are
Category
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Opal
Boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant on a Beaded Boulder Opal Necklace.
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
Australian Boulder Opal surrounded by Blue & Yellow Sapphires and Tsavorite Garnet. A Gold Plated T-Bar
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
H 16 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.75 in L 1.5 in
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Opal Beaded Necklace With a Silver Clasp.
This Australian
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Silver
Boulder Opal Silver Horse Head Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
One of a kind necklace with a carved boulder opal horse head set in a silver bezel .The beads are
Category
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal strand with an 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A knotted strand of Australian Boulder Opal 382 total carat weight with 18k yellow gold "Modullyn
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Yellow Gold
An Australian Boulder Opal Necklace & Pendant set with Tourmaline, Tanzanite
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
Boulder Opal necklace that features a large central Australian Boulder Opal pendant that is surrounded by
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
Boulder Opal Necklace Black Opal Beaded 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Boulder opal necklace on black opal beads & 18k gold beads. The boulder opals are wrapped in 22k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Black Opal Beads Boulder Opal Pendant 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
. This boulder opal graces a strand of black opal beads that have a blue purple tone which enhances the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Black Opal Beaded Necklace with Boulder Opal in 22k Gold & 18k Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Black opal & boulder opal necklace with 18k gold spacers. The color in the boulder opal has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Matrix Boulder Opal Necklace Andalusite Beaded 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Matrix opals from Australia are like abstract paintings and the matrix boulder opal in this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
A.Jeschel Long rope, Baroque Pearls, Kyanite, Boulder opal
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
intertwines denim blue Kyanite and the warm, earthy tones of Australian Boulder Opal. These captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Exquisite Opal Beads and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Natural Boulder Nugget Opal Beads Statement Necklace inter-spaced with sterling silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Australian Yowah Boulder Opal in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
Very unique premium Australian Yowah Boulder Opal earrings!
Australian Boulder Opal is found in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Pendant & Sterling Silver Chain 43 Carat Natural Opal Organic Oval
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Natural boulder opal pendant and sterling silver beaded chain! This organic Australian opal pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Australian Boulder Opal 13mm Round Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Located in Tucson, AZ
Dazzling natural Australian Boulder opal 13mm stretch bracelet made with natural boulder opal beads
Category
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Opal
Gold Vermeil Boulder Opal Necklace
Located in Devon, GB
with its eleven twinkling Australian boulder opals. It is comfortable and can be easily worn as a well
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Vermeil, Gold
Turquoise and 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Australian Boulder Opal Clasp
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
bead inlaid with an Australian Boulder Opal.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
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Antique Burmite 36 inch 81 gram Amber Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Genuine antique Burmite amber 36-inch necklace with round beads measuring 13 1/2 mm - 14 imm in diameter, 61 beads with knots in between. Provenance from the Burma region, in good co...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
18k Gold Deco Style Pendant with Opal and Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco is the influence for the design of this modern pendant. This piece features a opal center rosecut stone with a black onyx backing to create a rich blue/green color. Fabrica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Bead Single Strand Necklace on Clearance Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A great gift item
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with Silver Clasp
16" long
1 layers of Natural opal Beads
These are natural smooth beads so has lots of shine and gla...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Silver
Tourmaline Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches ( 45.7 cm). The rare huge size of the smooth round beads is 19-20 mm.
Beads are multicolored: black, green, purple, brown, pink, etc. Crystal...
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Wyoming Picture Jasper Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 34.5 inches (87.6 cm). The size of the round beads is 14 mm.
This necklace has incredibly warm, soft, and tasty shades.
Picture Jasper is an opaque, mic...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 9.0 Carat Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long pear shaped 10 x 15 mm blue shimmering rainbow moonstone cabochon is set in a handmade bezel and surrounded by evenly spaced "jawan" granulation in this
elegant design. We n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Tanzania Chrysoprase Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches ( 45.7 cm). The size of the smooth, high-quality round beads is 13 - 14 mm.
The color of this stone is apple-green.
Authentic, natural color. ...
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring. Multicolor gold ring.
Metal: 14 karat gold.
Weight: 3.5 gr (depends from size...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Black Opal, Sapphire, Peridot, Opal, 14k Gold
Ocean Blue Opal Diamond Halo Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Opal Earring Dangles
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Blue, blue opals look like the ocean with hint of green! These earrings are going to POP when you wear them. Bright blue opals will shine bright with long or short hair! These opal f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Mozambique Amazonite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 19 mm in size.
The beads are a beautiful blue-green color. We are guaranteed 100% natural Mozambique Amazonit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Baltic Butterscotch Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Vintage Baltic Butterscotch Pressed Amber Necklace 1960s
Amazing Amber! More precisely, the amber press, the secret of which the Germans owned in pre-war Koenigsberg (Kaliningrad). ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
NALLY GIA Fancy Pink Color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural GIA Certified Fancy Light Purplish Pink Diamond Ring
This rectangular mixed cut diamond weighs 4.03 carat (Color: Fancy Light Purplish Pink, Clarity: SI1, GIA# ) set in 18k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 100.00 Carats Natural Diamonds Multiple Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
A statement masterpiece. A stunning tennis necklace features a collection of Diamonds , each more mesmerizing than the last. The array of diamonds creates a sparkling and radiant pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Exceptional Large Natural Vermillion Color Faceted Antique Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Superb, rare natural translucent faceted Baltic amber necklace of impressive size, gem quality and color reminiscent of fine rich cognac. This necklace has been tested for natural am...
Category
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
IGI 14K 10.31 ct Natural Color Play Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 10.31 ct Natural Color Play Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring*
This ring features a 10.31-carat natural white Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on a 14K white go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Boulder Opal Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of boulder opal beads for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 22k Gold — can elevate any look. Artisan and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to boulder opal beads. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Jennifer Kalled, Elaine Silverstein and Helen Ringus produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for cabochon boulder opal beads and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of boulder opal beads for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Boulder Opal Beads?
Prices for boulder opal beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,025 and can go as high as $25,000, while boulder opal beads, on average, fetch $6,825.
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).
Questions About Boulder Opal Beads
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.