DATE: Art Deco, c.1930

Fantastic Art Deco period black opal pendant dating from the 1930s. The principal stone is mesmerising, bursting with a vivid rainbow of colour that dances and shimmers dramatically in the light. The opal is surrounded by a halo of old cut diamond 'petals' set in fine millegrain platinum bezel mounts. The back is a 15k gold dish, hand engraved with wheat sheaf and four X's motif - I'm unsure of the meaning...

STONES

Black Opal Doublet & Transitional Cut Diamonds (total diamond weight approx. 1.89ct, calc.)

MEASUREMENTS

3.6 x 2.1cm

WEIGHT

7.6g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold and platinum

CONDITION

Good, the opal is cracked unfortunately at the top left hand corner. It's not noticeable from more than a foot away, but visible to the naked eye upon close inspection. Prices accordingly.