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Late-Edwardian Black Opal, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace - 2
Late-Edwardian Black Opal, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace - 3
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Late-Edwardian Black Opal, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace

SKU

90-1-14034

$15,000.00
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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

An utterly enchanting and mesmerizing gemstone, a 14.00 carat pear-shaped black 'lightening ridge' opal,  explodes with a phantasmagoria of brilliant psychedelic colors--predominantly cobalt blue and neon green with flashes of fiery red, orange, and yellow--in this exquisite late-Edwardian-era necklace dating back to the first decade of the twentieth century. The opal is elegantly presented in a frame of gently graduated lustrous white natural pearls, crowned with a bright-white and sparkling old mine-cut diamond and culminating in a dancing pear-shaped diamond drop (added later), all of which suspends from a 16 1/2-inch 18K white gold chain dotted with 77 small natural seed pearls. Breathtaking. Hand fabricated in 18K white gold, old mine cut diamond is set in platinum. Condition note: opal is moderately crazed--slight cracks due to water loss--otherwise, the price would be significantly higher.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat White Gold, Platinum - Old Mine Diamond Bezel
Length:
1 1/2 Inch
Width:
3/4 Inch
Height:
3/16 Inch
Chain Length:
16 1/2 Inch
Gram Weight:
7.6 Grams
Period:
Edwardian
Center Diamond details
Cut/Shape:
Old Mine Cut
Carat Weight:
0.42 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:
5.00 x 4.30 x 2.89 mm
Color:
K
Clarity:
VS1
Center Diamond details
Cut/Shape:
Pear Cut
Carat Weight:
0.27 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:
5.40 x 3.80 x 2.30 mm
Color:
K
Clarity:
VS1
Center Opal details

 

Cut/Shape:
Pear Cabochon Cut
Type:
Black
Carat Weight:
14.00 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:
18.55 x 14.28 x 3.00 mm
Country of Origin:
Australia, Lightening Ridge
Additional Details Additional Gem Details
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
0.69

77 Natural Pearls

Shape:
Doughnut
Measurements:
2.25-2.40 mm
Color:
Light Cream

20 Natural Pearls

Shape:
Round To Oval
Measurements:
2.50-4.20 mm
Color:
Cream
Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:
14.00

About Edwardian Jewelry

Edwardians took the dark beauty of Victorian jewelry and dyed it platinum blonde. Light and airy filigree, worked with intricate millegrain and detailed designs in that durable metal, was liberally set with the “white” stones—pearls and diamonds chief among them. The Victorians’ sense of whimsy and beloved yellow gold didn’t disappear completely, though, even as the Edwardian era made way for the further-streamlined Art Deco.

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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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