Magnificent Jewels
Magnificent Jewels
Black Opal and Diamond Pendant-Necklace
Auction Closed
December 5, 06:23 PM GMT
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Suspending a detachable pendant-brooch featuring a pear-shaped black opal measuring approximately 29.2 x 20.9 x 5.6 mm, framed by old European-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, the necklace similarly set, length 15¼ inches, signed Cartier, numbered 3716534.
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1124637 dated August 4, 2022 stating that the opal is of Classic Australian origin, with no evidence of enhancement. Together with a letter from the AGL attesting to the rarity and importance of the opal.
Accompanied by a copy of The Opal Story by Andrew and Damien Cody picturing the opal on its cover.