19th Oct, 2023 9:30
The October Jewellery, Watches & Silver Auction
A Victorian opal and diamond halo pendant, featuring a large precious opal cabochon, of oval shape approximately 26.0 x 16.5 x 7.2 mm in size, translucent body displaying strong spectral play-of-colours on a light coloured ground, claw-set within an openwork serrated surround decorated with sixteen old-cut diamonds, a hinged pendant fitting to verso, and screw fittings for conversion to a brooch or part of a headpiece, unmarked metal testing 18ct, 3.8 x 2.8 cm, total weight of item 11.5 grams.
Sold for £2,000
Condition Report
Diamond accents each approximately measure 3.5 mm in diameter, with an estimated total diamond weight of 2.56cts.
A Victorian opal and diamond halo pendant, featuring a large precious opal cabochon, of oval shape approximately 26.0 x 16.5 x 7.2 mm in size, translucent body displaying strong spectral play-of-colours on a light coloured ground, claw-set within an openwork serrated surround decorated with sixteen old-cut diamonds, a hinged pendant fitting to verso, and screw fittings for conversion to a brooch or part of a headpiece, unmarked metal testing 18ct, 3.8 x 2.8 cm, total weight of item 11.5 grams.
