11 Dec 2012
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The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
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The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
Pair of Black Opal and Yellow Diamond Earrings
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Of asymmetrical design, this pair of earrings incorporates a thick seam of black opal cut into two sections, weighing approximately 58.07 carats, having a vivid green play-of-color, contour polished to reveal its vibrant gem-quality which graduates at one end to a white crystal opal. The 18K yellow gold mount is enhanced with 0.60 carats of brilliant-cut yellow diamonds, with post and clip backs.
Of asymmetrical design, this pair of earrings incorporates a thick seam of black opal cut into two sections, weighing approximately 58.07 carats, having a vivid green play-of-color, contour polished to reveal its vibrant gem-quality which graduates at one end to a white crystal opal. The 18K yellow gold mount is enhanced with 0.60 carats of brilliant-cut yellow diamonds, with post and clip backs.
Estimate:
US$ 5,000 - 7,000
£3,300 - 4,600
€3,900 - 5,400
£3,300 - 4,600
€3,900 - 5,400
Category: Natural History
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