Antique Edwardian Rare Australian Opal Drop Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace

Antique Edwardian Rare Australian Opal Drop Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace

A sublime antique Edwardian rare Australian opal drop and diamond platinum negligee necklace, holding the finest large, natural Australian Opals.
A special find for opal and antique jewellery lovers.
A négligée is a necklace of fine links with two parallel pendants which are suspended at different lengths – asymmetrically.

This necklace came into fashion around 1900, this stunning example is the epitome of eternal elegance.
Exquisite crafting of platinum, highlighted throughout by 1.80ct of old mine cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds but what really is a surprise is the two large Natural Australian origin opals dropping in different lengths, so large and flashy with plenty of mesmerising rainbow colours getting through when the light hits.

Further Details:

• Metal: platinum, tested
• Hallmarks: none/worn
• Gems: 2 pear cut natural Australian Opals of 17 x 8 mm. and 14 x 9 x5 mm. - 17 old mine cut and 96 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 1.80 Ct
• Measures: central is 58 x 40 mm. (h. x w.) - total length (open) is 47 cm.
• Weight: 10.1 grams
• 6Condition: very good commensurate to age and use