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Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Opal Ruby & Seed Pearl Necklace Tested 15ct
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €3,276     $3,556
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Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Opal Ruby & Seed Pearl Necklace Tested 15ct

19th century
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Beautiful Victorian tested 15ct gold opal and ruby necklace, featuring an elegant articulated pendant set with three natural opals. The central oval opal is surrounded by a halo of natural rubies, suspended from a smaller oval opal by delicate seed pearl links, and finished with a pear-shaped opal drop. The opals display beautiful flashes of green, blue, pink and orange, making this a truly eye-catching antique piece.

* Victorian necklace

* Tested 15ct gold

* Large central opal approx. 10ct

* Upper opal approx. 2ct

* Opal drop approx. 0.45ct

*Total weight 8.18g

*Natural ruby surround

* Seed pearl accents

* Secure barrel clasp

* Necklace length shown in photos

* Excellent antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age

* Presentation box included

Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Opal Ruby Necklace to the Victorian era.

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Beautiful Victorian tested 15ct gold opal and ruby necklace, featuring an elegant articulated pendant set with three natural opals.
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The central oval opal is surrounded by a halo of natural rubies, suspended from a smaller oval opal by delicate seed pearl links, and finished with a pear-shaped opal drop.
Devonshire Antiques

The opals display beautiful flashes of green, blue, pink and orange, making this a truly eye-catching antique piece.

fig 1. An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Opal Ruby & Seed Pearl Necklace Tested 15ct

Victorian necklace

Tested 15ct gold

Large central opal approx. 10ct

Upper opal approx. 2ct

Opal drop approx. 0.45ct

Total weight 8.18g

Natural ruby surround

Seed pearl accents

Secure barrel clasp

Necklace length shown in photos

Excellent antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age

Presentation box included

Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Opal Ruby Necklace to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229526
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An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors.
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Archive I An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors.

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Opal Ruby & Seed Pearl Necklace Tested 15ct

Archive II An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View X
Archive XI An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View XI
Archive XII An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors. View XIII
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Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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Tavistock
Devon
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An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors.
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Opal Ruby & Seed Pearl Necklace Tested 15ct
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An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold lavalier pendant set with two oval cabochon opals, a halo of rubies, and seed pearl connectors.
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Victorian opal jewellery was celebrated during the late 19th century, particularly after Queen Victoria popularised opals. Designs often incorporated delicate lavalier drop structures, claw-set gemstone halos, and romantic motif pairings with rubies, sapphires, or seed pearls set in gold.

Victorian gold jewellery commonly utilised 15ct gold, a British standard used between 1854 and 1932. Gemstones were cut by hand, with natural cabochon opals, rubies, and seed pearls mounted into hand-crafted collets and connected via fine trace chains.

Authentic pieces often feature British hallmarks stamped with 15 or .625 alongside makers marks, or test to 15-carat purity. Construction details like hand-beaded collets, hand-pulled wirework chains, and natural gem inclusions further verify era authenticity.

When not being worn, fine antique necklaces are often displayed on velvet-lined jewellery trays, marble vanity dressers, or behind glass inside framed shadow boxes to protect the delicate goldwork while serving as decorative accents.

Opals and seed pearls are delicate organic gems that react poorly to extreme heat, moisture, and chemical cleaners. Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding water immersion or ultrasonic cleaners to prevent damage to settings and natural gem structures.
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