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Art Deco Large Opal & 9ct Gold Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

628S
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A large and rather beautiful opal that displays amazing flashes of green and blue colours. The opal is a particularly lovely specimen hence it was thought worthy of mounting it in a plain 9ct gold frame. When Australian opals appeared on the world market in the 1890’s, the Hungarian mines spread the idea that it was not genuine, probably because gems with such brilliant fire had not been seen before. Australia eventually assumed the mantle of premier opal producer of the world, becoming famous for Lightning Ridge’s colourful and rare black and crystal stones. So they were an exciting new stone and became very fashionable from the Edwardian period onwards. This pendant was made in the 1930s and comes on a strong 9ct gold trace link chain.

Item Number
628S
Measurements
Opal height 2.1cm
Width at widest point 1.6cm
Approx 8 carats
Pendant from top of bale to base 3.2cm
Length of chain 44cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 9ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 years ago
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