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Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1910
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

An absolutely gorgeous vintage pendant. The phenomenal black opal displays an impressive play of colour, with clear and dramatic flashes of green and blue. The stone is secured in a milgrained platinum rubover setting atop a closed yellow gold gallery, with a bright and lively transitional cut diamond – also rubover set in platinum and yellow gold – hanging from a ‘V’ bale.

Please choose a 16″ or 18″ 18k yellow gold chain (this is included in the price).

Accompanied by a report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the opal is natural and shows no indication of treatment.

Cut:  Oval cabochon opal and an old European cut diamond.

Colour:  The diamond is G.

Clarity:  The diamond is SI2.

Carat:  The opal is approximately 2.80 carat. The diamond is approximately 0.15 carat.

Circa:  1910.

Measurements:  The opal is approximately 12.3 x 9.0mm. From the bottom of the opal to the top of the diamond is 34mm.

Weight:  The pendant, not including a chain, is 2.00 grams.

Metal:  18k yellow gold and platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view a video of this pendant recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/antique-2-80-carat-black-opal-diamond-pendant-circa-1910

Item # 811514S331

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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Edwardian Black Opal Pendant to the 1910s.

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SA1213689
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118514S331
Description
An absolutely gorgeous vintage pendant.
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The phenomenal black opal displays an impressive play of colour, with clear and dramatic flashes of green and blue.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stone is secured in a milgrained platinum rubover setting atop a closed yellow gold gallery, with a bright and lively transitional cut diamond – also rubover set in platinum and yellow gold – hanging from a ‘V’ bale.

fig 1. An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond.
fig 1. Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1910

Please choose a 16″ or 18″ 18k yellow gold chain (this is included in the price).

Accompanied by a report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the opal is natural and shows no indication of treatment.

fig 2. An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond.
fig 2. Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1910

Cut:  Oval cabochon opal and an old European cut diamond.

Colour:  The diamond is G.

Clarity:  The diamond is SI2.

Carat:  The opal is approximately 2.80 carat. The diamond is approximately 0.15 carat.

Circa:  1910.

fig 3. An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond.
fig 3. Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1910

Measurements:  The opal is approximately 12.3 x 9.0mm. From the bottom of the opal to the top of the diamond is 34mm.

Weight:  The pendant, not including a chain, is 2.00 grams.

Metal:  18k yellow gold and platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

fig 4. An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond.
fig 4. Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1910

Video: To view a video of this pendant recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/antique-2-80-carat-black-opal-diamond-pendant-circa-1910

Item # 811514S331

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Edwardian Black Opal Pendant to the 1910s.

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SA1213689
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Archive I An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond.

Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, Circa 1910

Archive II An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond. View II
Archive III An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond. View VII
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3 Coppice Row
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Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond.
Antique 2.80 Carat Black Opal & Diamond Pendant, circa 1910
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An Edwardian black opal and diamond pendant featuring an oval cabochon opal with blue and green play-of-colour mounted in gold below a bezel-set diamond.
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FAQs

Jewellery from this era is characterised by refined metalwork, light bezel settings, and the popularisation of natural Australian black opals featuring vivid spectral play-of-colour.

Pendants from this period typically combined high-karat yellow gold or platinum with natural gemstones, incorporating diamond accents to highlight the central stone.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-crafted collet or bezel mounts, fine millegrain or rubbed edges, period-appropriate gold hallmarks, and natural gem-quality opals.

An antique opal pendant serves as an elegant focal piece when worn against neutral fabrics, paired with simple gold chains, or styled for formal evening attire.

Opals should be cleaned gently using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth, avoiding immersion in water, extreme heat, chemical solvents, or ultrasonic cleaners.
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