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Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1960
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960
Description

A striking pair of black opal earrings. Each earring is topped by transitional cut diamond in a four claw collet, linked to a small oval shaped black opal, to a rubover set old mine cut diamond, to a larger black opal. Although both of the larger opal have matching black background colour and incredible plays of colour, the pattern on each slightly varies; one presents broader, ribbon-style flashes colour; the other more of a “pin-fire” effect. A wonderful and dramatic pair of earrings.

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report by IGR (#30309515).

Cut – Oval cabochon opal. The top diamonds are transitional cuts, the middle diamonds are old mine cuts.

Colour – The diamonds are G to J.

Clarity – The top diamonds are I1. The middle diamonds are SI1.

Carat – The top diamonds are approximately 0.37 carat each, with a total approximate diamond weight of 0.91 carat. Each of the larger opal is approximately 0.60 carat, with a total approximate opal weight of 1.50 carat.

Circa – 1960.

Measurements – The earrings are 34.5mm carat long.

Metal – 18k white gold. Tested.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA781572
Dealers Internal Reference
39AB1239
Description
A striking pair of black opal earrings.
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Each earring is topped by transitional cut diamond in a four claw collet, linked to a small oval shaped black opal, to a rubover set old mine cut diamond, to a larger black opal.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Although both of the larger opal have matching black background colour and incredible plays of colour, the pattern on each slightly varies; one presents broader, ribbon-style flashes colour; the other more of a “pin-fire” effect. A wonderful and dramatic pair of earrings.

fig 1. Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1960
fig 1. Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1960

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report by IGR (#30309515).

Cut – Oval cabochon opal. The top diamonds are transitional cuts, the middle diamonds are old mine cuts.

Colour – The diamonds are G to J.

fig 2. Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1960
fig 2. Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1960

Clarity – The top diamonds are I1. The middle diamonds are SI1.

Carat – The top diamonds are approximately 0.37 carat each, with a total approximate diamond weight of 0.91 carat. Each of the larger opal is approximately 0.60 carat, with a total approximate opal weight of 1.50 carat.

Circa – 1960.

Measurements – The earrings are 34.5mm carat long.

Metal – 18k white gold. Tested.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA781572
Dealers Internal Ref
39AB1239
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

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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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1960
Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1960
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Mid Century 1.50 Carat Black Opal & 0.91 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1960
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