ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL NECKLACE 20CT OPAL 18CT GOLD CIRCA 1900

An extraordinary Antique Victorian lavaliere necklace showcasing a fabulous star-shaped pendant decorated with an array of colourful natural Opals and sparkling old European cut and Rose cut Diamonds.

The centre Opal is approx. 3ct alone with a total of over 20ct across the piece. The Diamonds total to around 5ct and range from 0.50ct to 0.08ct. They glisten beautifully in the light with a clarity of SI 1 and H colour.  

The gallery is modelled in solid 18ct Yellow Gold and branches out into the 18ct Gold chain with smaller pansy-shaped Opal and Diamond links attached in-between.

It is a truly magnificent piece and boasts some of the finest natural Opals we have ever exhibited.

We recommend you insure for £12,500. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. 

WEIGHT: 21.5 grams

PENDANT MEASURES: Width 42mm x Height 50mm x Depth 9mm 

CHAIN MEASURES: Length 14 inches

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold

STONES: Opal (approx. 20ct), Diamond (approx. 5ct)

CLARITY: SI 1 – H colour

AGE: Victorian, Circa 1900

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: AJ257