Vintage Opal and Diamond Pendant

[Catmom]

Omg love it!

LOL, I do too!

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

Thank you diamondseeker! I love opals too. Each one is so different and has it's own personality.

 

[Catmom]

Happy early birthday! Look at that amazing color change!

Thank you! That's one of the reasons I love it so much.

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

Thanks! I like it too. I wasn't sure I was going to but it's pretty cool.

Wow !!
Happy birthday !

Thank you Daisys and Diamonds!

 

[Catmom]

Beautiful opal CM!. HB!

Thanks Dancing Fire!!

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

Happy early Birthday!

Thank you Alex T! That's why I love opals so much.

 

[Catmom]

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

Thank you so much!

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

Thanks tyty333!

 

[Catmom]

A few more pics from this morning.

 

[Rfisher]

Gorgeous opal - love the vintage setting

 

[Catmom]

Gorgeous opal - love the vintage setting

Thank you Rfisher!

 

[missy]

Opalicious!

 

[Mcgregor]

My God, that is gorgeous!

 

[peacechick]

What a stunner! I think this is an heirloom piece to have a black opal of this size in such a lovely halo setting!

 

[MjK1]

My heart skipped a beat! I also gulped my coffee too fast and burnt my lip! This is beautiful!! I know red is the most valuable in an opal, but I have always loved the green and blue ones best. In this, you have the best of both worlds!!! Does it have an interesting history?

Happiest birthday! You have a remarkable hubby!!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Oh wowza! Another beauty for your collection!

Happy birthday and wear in happiness and good health!

 

[Catmom]

Opalicious!

Thanks missy!

 

[Catmom]

My God, that is gorgeous!

Aww thank you Mcgregor!

 

[Catmom]

What a stunner! I think this is an heirloom piece to have a black opal of this size in such a lovely halo setting!

Thank you and I agree. I can't imagine someone letting this go.

 

[Catmom]

My heart skipped a beat! I also gulped my coffee too fast and burnt my lip! This is beautiful!! I know red is the most valuable in an opal, but I have always loved the green and blue ones best. In this, you have the best of both worlds!!! Does it have an interesting history?

Happiest birthday! You have a remarkable hubby!!

Thank you so much MjK1! I hope your lip is ok, lol. I only have the story I'm making up in my head. I'm sad that someone gave this up but very happy that I was able to save it!

 

[Catmom]

Oh wowza! Another beauty for your collection!

Happy birthday and wear in happiness and good health!

Thank you so much RunningwithScissors!

 

[Catmom]

I am happy to report that it fits on my vintage OEC/OMC diamond chain!

 

[MjK1]

Thank you so much MjK1! I hope your lip is ok, lol. I only have the story I'm making up in my head. I'm sad that someone gave this up but very happy that I was able to save it!

I know how you feel! I have an estate peridot pendant that I adore and I always wonder who had it and were they sad to let it go. But I am glad I own and treasure it as it deserves to be...

 

[Catmom]

I know how you feel! I have an estate peridot pendant that I adore and I always wonder who had it and were they sad to let it go. But I am glad I own and treasure it as it deserves to be...

Oh I'd like to see your peridot. I've really gotten into estate/vintage pieces lately. I like rescuing beautiful pieces. I always wonder where they've been and what they've seen.

 

[MjK1]

I am kind of shy about posting it here. There are so many beautiful very expensive pieces on here. I also have to get a good close up shot that isn't blurry...

Oh I'd like to see your peridot. I've really gotten into estate/vintage pieces lately. I like rescuing beautiful pieces. I always wonder where they've been and what they've seen.

 

[Catmom]

I am kind of shy about posting it here. There are so many beautiful very expensive pieces on here. I also have to get a good close up shot that isn't blurry...

Aw don't be shy, if you love it then post it. It doesn't have to be expensive to be beautiful in our eyes!

 

[Catmom]

 

[LLJsmom]

Whoa...that's amazing...

 

[cushioncutnut]

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.

Your husband must know you so well to surprise you with such a stunning birthday present! Happy birthday to you! It is gorgeous!!

 

[Catmom]

Whoa...that's amazing...

Thanks LLjsmom!

Your husband must know you so well to surprise you with such a stunning birthday present! Happy birthday to you! It is gorgeous!!

Thank you cushioncutnut!!

 

[prs]

Your husband must know you so well to surprise you with such a stunning birthday present! Happy birthday to you! It is gorgeous!!

I have a suspicion hubby got a little help.

 

[Catmom]

I have a suspicion hubby got a little help.

Indeed!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Indeed!

Ha... wish I had a suspicion hubby! LOL!

 

[Catmom]

Ha... wish I had a suspicion hubby! LOL!

Ha, you do very well on your own. You have gorgeous stuff!