Vintage Opal and Diamond Pendant

[Catmom]

Mr. Catmom obliged me with an early birthday present today! It seems I'm still falling for opals, lol. This is a vintage black opal and diamond pendant. It's set in platinum and is framed with an 18kt yellow gold ruffle and bead design which is surrounded by a diamond halo and bale. The opal is quite large at 19mm x 16mm and is very much a chameleon. Total diamond weight is .40cts. It arrived late so I only got a few shots before it started getting dark. Hopefully I can get some better shots tomorrow. In some of the pics the bale is flipped. That's why it looks strange.

 

[rcjtraveler]

What a stunning piece. The color in that opal is gorgeous. Happy early birthday. Wear it in good health.

 

[Catmom]

What a stunning piece. The color in that opal is gorgeous. Happy early birthday. Wear it in good health.

Thank you rcjtraveler! Hopefully I will.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

OH SO wonderful! Happy Birthday!

cheers--Sharon

 

[prs]

It's hard to believe the second photo is the same opal, what terrific color play!

Your DH did good.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

I'm learning to appreciate opals more and more. The array of colors is just stunning!

 

[MamaBear]

Wow!!! How beautiful!

 

[silkystarlight]

Cheers to your birthday and that gorgeous birthday present, from one February birthday babe to another!! I have loved opals for years, but hardly own any... well, that's definitely going to change! I have plans...

Can't wait to see more photos of your beautiful necklace!

 

[mrs-b]

@Catmom -

I swear - it was not more than THREE HOURS ago that I was thinking...."I'd like to get an opal pendant...with diamond halo..." - and there it is!

Congratulations on this beautiful piece - and happy early birthday!

 

[iluvcarats]

It’s beautiful, Catmom! Enjoy your gorgeous opal in health and happiness!

 

[icy_jade]

Oh that’s gorgeous!! Happy birthday in advance!

Looking forward to many more gorgeous pics tmr

 

[caf]

Gorgeous! Enjoy it!

 

[HollyC]

Oh my, that is delicious! Happy early birthday

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Omg love it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

A beautiful addition to your collection! I love opals and that's a beauty!

 

[Polabowla]

Happy early birthday! Look at that amazing color change!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

My word, now that's an opal! It's just superb.
I love the gold bezel detail.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Mr. Catmom obliged me with an early birthday present today! It seems I'm still falling for opals, lol. This is a vintage black opal and diamond pendant. It's set in platinum and is framed with an 18kt yellow gold ruffle and bead design which is surrounded by a diamond halo and bale. The opal is quite large at 19mm x 16mm and is very much a chameleon. Total diamond weight is .40cts. It arrived late so I only got a few shots before it started getting dark. Hopefully I can get some better shots tomorrow. In some of the pics the bale is flipped. That's why it looks strange.

Wow !!
Happy birthday !

 

[Dancing Fire]

Beautiful opal CM!. HB!

 

[Ally T]

What a captivating stone! I could stare it that for hours & probably STILL fine something new!

Happy early Birthday!

 

[Natylad]

What a wonderful piece! Truly mesmerizing!!! Happy early Birthday and wear it in good health!!

 

[tyty333]

Beautiful pendant! I love the unique yellow-gold bezel! Great find!

 

[Catmom]

HI:

OH SO wonderful! Happy Birthday!

cheers--Sharon

Thanks Sharon!

 

[Catmom]

It's hard to believe the second photo is the same opal, what terrific color play!

Your DH did good.

It is a chameleon. Mostly more on the green side but then just when you think it's green, it goes blue.

 

[Catmom]

I'm learning to appreciate opals more and more. The array of colors is just stunning!

I love how they are ever changing.

 

[Catmom]

Wow!!! How beautiful!

Thank you MamaBear!

 

[Catmom]

Cheers to your birthday and that gorgeous birthday present, from one February birthday babe to another!! I have loved opals for years, but hardly own any... well, that's definitely going to change! I have plans...

Can't wait to see more photos of your beautiful necklace!

Well, lol, I'm not a Feb birthday. It was an early gift! I think everyone needs more opals.

 

[Catmom]

@Catmom -

I swear - it was not more than THREE HOURS ago that I was thinking...."I'd like to get an opal pendant...with diamond halo..." - and there it is!

Congratulations on this beautiful piece - and happy early birthday!

Thanks mrs-b! I guess we are on the same wavelength. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

[Catmom]

It’s beautiful, Catmom! Enjoy your gorgeous opal in health and happiness!

Thank you iluvcarats, I will!

Oh that’s gorgeous!! Happy birthday in advance!

Looking forward to many more gorgeous pics tmr

Thank you! I did get a few more this morning lol.

 

[Catmom]

Gorgeous! Enjoy it!

Thank you!

Oh my, that is delicious! Happy early birthday

Thanks HollyC!