An early 20th century gold opal and split pearl necklace. The oval opal cabochon, suspended from...

Overall condition good. Minor surface wear and light scratches in keeping with age/general wear. Composite piece, split pearl bar dates from the early 20th century, opal and chain also date from a similar period, later replacement catch. Catch and adjacent loops are replacements. Opals greyish-blue colour with play-of-colour from red through to violet, slightly uneven patches of colour. Opals have significant surface crazing/cracks. Opals fairly well matched. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website for coloured gemstones. Split pearl creamy colour, fairly good skin with some surface blemishes. Fairly good lustre. Split pearl bar stamped 15ct to reverse of setting. Catch stamped 9ct.