By Erika W.
Happy Birthday October Pricescopers!
This antique opal and diamond pendant necklace was auctioned at Christie’s Important Jewels sale on June 8, 2011. Made circa 1890, the pendant features a pear-shaped black opal surrounded by old European cut diamonds set in silver and gold. The pendant measures a grand 7cm and is attached to a 37cm long diamond necklace. The opal displays lovely play-of-color and has aged remarkably well. Visit Christie’s to see detail of the opal.
![Antique Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace from Christie's June 2011 Important Jewels Auction](https://www.pricescope.com/files/blog/antique-opal-diamond-necklace-october-birthstone.jpg)
Photo: Christie’s
This antique opal and diamond pendant necklace sold for $100,511 at Christie’s Important Jewels sale on June 8, 2011.
To learn more about opals, please visit:
Art Cut Gems
Opal; Myth, Magic, and Misceptions
Opal Horizon Ltd.