Dating to c.1820s, this is a Georgian era (1714-1837) pendant comprised of a black opal with a paste surround in a classic daisy setting. Black opals are considered rare compared to other opal varieties like white opals because of the geological factors that contribute to their formation and because there are only a handful of mines that produce them. In this example, sweeping brushstrokes of vivid colors, indigo, purple, and green, float in the pool of darkness. The surrounding paste stones draw the eye into their mysterious abyss in the same way that the black opal does. Their pairing was most definitely intentional. The opal is Georgian collet set, a setting style popular during this period.
Paste was popular during the early 19th century. It’s made from a special type of glass, hand cut and polished with a particular material that could make the colored glass luminous and glisten like the genuine gemstones they were meant to emulate. Crafting paste jewelry was a laborious process that required highly skilled artisans and therefore, commanded high prices equal to natural gems. Women in European Courts and within high society coveted them for their magnificence.
In lovely antique condition. Minor wear to the stones commensurate with age and use. Lightly cleaned and ready to wear. Box for display only and not included in the ring purchase.
◆Materials: Black opal, paste, 9ct yellow gold, silver
◆Gems: Black opal 8.6mm; 8 paste stones each 4.5mm
◆Measurements: Pendant length including bale 2.6cm, diameter 1.9cm
◆Weight 3.2g
Antique and vintage jewelry are sold as is. They are pre-owned and will bear signs of wear commensurate with their age, which may or may not have been stated in the product description. Metal surfaces could have light marks or scratches, and rings may be out of round. The stones, too, could have surface wear or sometimes chips. Evidence of repair could also present itself as imperfections, due to the general techniques and instruments available at the time.
Dating to c.1820s, this is a Georgian era (1714-1837) pendant comprised of a black opal with a paste surround in a classic daisy setting. Black opals are considered rare compared to other opal varieties like white opals because of the geological factors that contribute to their formation and because there are only a handful of mines that produce them. In this example, sweeping brushstrokes of vivid colors, indigo, purple, and green, float in the pool of darkness. The surrounding paste stones draw the eye into their mysterious abyss in the same way that the black opal does. Their pairing was most definitely intentional. The opal is Georgian collet set, a setting style popular during this period.
Paste was popular during the early 19th century. It’s made from a special type of glass, hand cut and polished with a particular material that could make the colored glass luminous and glisten like the genuine gemstones they were meant to emulate. Crafting paste jewelry was a laborious process that required highly skilled artisans and therefore, commanded high prices equal to natural gems. Women in European Courts and within high society coveted them for their magnificence.
In lovely antique condition. Minor wear to the stones commensurate with age and use. Lightly cleaned and ready to wear. Box for display only and not included in the ring purchase.
◆Materials: Black opal, paste, 9ct yellow gold, silver
◆Gems: Black opal 8.6mm; 8 paste stones each 4.5mm
◆Measurements: Pendant length including bale 2.6cm, diameter 1.9cm
◆Weight 3.2g
Antique and vintage jewelry are sold as is. They are pre-owned and will bear signs of wear commensurate with their age, which may or may not have been stated in the product description. Metal surfaces could have light marks or scratches, and rings may be out of round. The stones, too, could have surface wear or sometimes chips. Evidence of repair could also present itself as imperfections, due to the general techniques and instruments available at the time.
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