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Cartier

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.

Please note that one of the links is currently broken and will be repaired for the purchaser by Sotheby's following the auction.