£1,000
An early 20th century black opal pendant, designed as an oval opal cabochon measuring 17.0mm x 14.0mm x 4.2mm, suspending a further oval opal cabochon dropper measuring 13.1mm x 10.3mm x 3.7mm, each claw set in yellow metal, drop 5.5cm, suspended on a belcher link chain with spring ring and loop fastening, 46cm long, weight 6.1gms (at fault)
With accompanying report from Gemmological Certification Services, report no. 5783-736, stating that each opal measures 17.0 x 14.0 x 4.2mm approx. and 13.1 x 10.3 x 3.7mm approx., that the stones are natural black opals, show no evidence of treatment, and the origin is Australia.
Both opals show general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no large chips or fractures to the surfaces. There are a few pits and nicks on the reverse of the stone, which appear to be part of the opal structure rather then damage. The upper opal is off-centre in it's setting (see pictures for illustration) however the stone appear secure. There is moderate wear to the claws around both stones. All settings show moderate scratching and wear, and some minor misshaping and thinning to the mounts, but no splitting or repair. There are no hallmarks or marks to the settings around the opals. Links to drop are in good order, no thinning, splitting or repair. No marks to the drop. Chain in good order, no splitting, damage or repair to any of the links, general scratching, wear and tear throughout commensurate throughout. Spring ring stamped 'Sterling' and loop stamped 'ST 6CC'. Lengths and weights are stated in description. See additional images.
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