Antique 16.80Ct Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910

A fine and impressive antique French hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse estate jewelry and enamel pendant collection. This fine and impressive antique ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage carved opal, 4.80 carat ruby and 0.05 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold necklace - boxed; part of our diverse collection of vintage necklaces. This magnificent, fine and impressive vintage opal necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The feature drop of this Art Nouveau necklace is comprised of a stunning carved opal, modelled in the form of a female portrait, held within a curvilinear setting replicating the details of the figure's hair. The sinuous hair setting extends from the feature design and is embellished with four impressive round cabochon cut rubies; three are surmounted with an individual impressive eight cut diamond and the surrounding mount bears two further diamonds. This central design articulates from an Art Nouveau style graduating sinuous bar links, all bearing a matte brushed finish. This magnificent vintage gold necklace secures to the reverse with a lobster clasp fastening. The reverse of the gold opal necklace setting bears the engraved inscriptions 'Necklace designed by B. JACOT' pertaining to London jewellery designer and artist Bernadine Jacot and 'Opal carving by ALFRED POCOCK, Fabergé c1950'*. The clasp ring loop is hallmarked with the maker's mark (JSC - J S Cattermole), the gold guarantee mark (crown), the London Assay Office hallmark (leopard's head) and the date letter for 1998 (y). The necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold. This impressive vintage opal necklace / brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. This magnificent necklace is fitted to the original hinged velvet presentation box with satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. This carved opal and ruby necklace...