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Lot 95

18CT WHITE GOLD, BLACK OPAL AND DIAMOND SUITE, FAIRFAX & ROBERTS, SYDNEY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Composed of a lavalier pendant and earrings, the pendant collet-set with an oval shaped and pear-shaped black opal cut en cabochon, between stylised openwork connectors highlighted with old European-cut diamonds, necklace length 382mm; the pendant earrings, en suite, each suspending an oval opal cut en cabochon weighing approximately 1.46 carats and similarly highlighted by diamonds, length 30mm, post and butterfly fittings, accompanied by a Fairfax & Roberts, Sydney fitted box.


Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

Sold for $3,400

Lot 95
condition and make is consistent with age and wear
Opals set in pendant with vivid play of colour, fine surface scratches, cannot detect any crazing, the reverse of pear drop with black mark
Opals in earrings more like jelly crystal opals with minor crazing and discrepancy in size of opal drops 10mm x 8.5mm and 8.0 x 8.2mm
diamonds bright and lively, approximately I-J colour, VS-SI clarity as gauged and graded in the mount
Very light, fine surface scratches to gold, some presence of minor dirt
brooch approximately 4 grams, earrings 3 grams
overall condition good




The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Fine Jewels & Timepieces

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8424
6:00pm - 30 August 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing virtually:
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 August, 10am - 4pm
Enquiries: phone (03) 8825 5657
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Please note this auction will take place online, with no in-person attendance.



CONTACT
Bethany McGougan
bethany.mcgougan@leonardjoel.com.au


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