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Antique Opal Bead and Rock Crystal Rondelle Necklace

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90-1-14781

$5,850.00
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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

Each creamy white opal bead in this antique jewel is a small world, swirling with iridescent hues of blue, orange, green, and pink. Adding a touch of sparkle, the opals are interspersed with rock crystal rondelles, creating a lovely length of sparkle and color that connects with a navette-shaped openwork clasp centered by a single opal cabochon. The exquisite necklace is accompanied by its original box marked on the inside with, "By appointment Jewelers to Her Majesty the Queen. Collingwood of Conduit St., LTD." Collingwood was known for its high quality and was a regular supplier to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert—and now to you! Hand fabricated during the first or second decade of the twentieth century, it measures 18 inches. Condition note: seven opal beads show crazing (slight cracks due to water loss).

Details

Materials:
9 Karat White Gold
Length:
18 Inch
Width:
1/4 Inch
Height:
1/4 Inch
Gram Weight:
14.1 Grams
Center Opal details
Cut/Shape:
Oval Cabochon Cut
Type:
Crystal
Carat Weight:
0.35 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
10.45 x 4.02 x 1.75 mm
Country of Origin:
Australia
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

 

69 Rondelles Cut Rock Crystals

Color:
Colorless
Measurements:
1.95-3.50 mm

 

70 Bead Cut Crystal Opals

Type:
Crystal
Measurements:
3.15-7.90 mm
Country of Origin:
Australian
Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:
0.35

About Vintage Jewelry

Like fine wine, fine jewelry also has a “vintage”—the design period or era from which it hails. Victorian or Edwardian, Art Deco or Retro, each piece in our collection has its own special pedigree. But just because one era ended and another began, it doesn’t mean that creative jewelry makers simply forgot the lessons of the past! Many of the jewels in our cases refuse to conform to a single design period, either by striking out on their own or showing the transition from one era to the next. When such daring dazzlers are over one hundred years old, they’re generally grouped in the antique category. Anything younger than that, but still made before 1970, fits the vintage label. Every iconic era yields both singular and transitional pieces, like the ones we’ve assembled here. Follow the link at the end of each section for more about the aesthetics and history of the period.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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