Antique Victorian Fire Opal Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 5ct Opal Period_Vintage weighing an impressive 62 carats

weighing an impressive 62 carats (approx

freedom and everlasting love

The diamonds are set in prominent four-prong mounts with a sleek band at the back

a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the first world war who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely

These are truly magnificent

Antique Victorian Fire Opal Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 5ct Opal Period_Vintage weighing an impressive 62 caratsA fabulous antique Victorian lavaliere necklace featuring a striking teardrop fire opal at the bottom with a deep orange hue and large, faceted cullet at the back. It weighs approx. 5 carats and hangs below a foliate gallery dotted with six twinkling old mine cut diamonds (approx. 0. 26ct total). Fire Opals are formed in ancient volcanic rock cavities and are unlike any other variety of opal, distinct for their semi transparent appearance and flaming