Antique Opal Seed Bead Necklace 14k (2.5-3mm)Fiery Lavender | ||
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Posted 12 years ago
Moonstonel…
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This is one of my special hidden Fab Finds! This is a Victorian or earlier Natural Lavender (the colour is like a Royal Purple) Opal Bead necklace that measures 19.25 inches and each Opal is 2.5-3mm and the clasp was a later addition and is 14k Filigree...in Mint condition and I do wear it often...and feel extremely blessed to find such a rare gem.....this will be passed onto my youngest as this is her birthstone...hope you enjoy!
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Gorgeous!
Thank you...
You have the best stuff!!! I love everything. These just glow! Beautiful. As I told Agram (check out her collection, you will love) I want to come over and play dress up!
I would love that! I live in Southern Cali :) I like your taste also! I read your Bio...good stuff! I respect your opinion! I am an avid collector and all the incredible pieces come to me ...and stay! Where are you?
Lee
I'm a Chicago gal. Baby sister is in San Francisco so maybe in your area? I am thinking of trying to get CW friends to converge somewhere this summer. Giant vintage market or...suggestions? I have to post some cinnabar I recently bought. Nothing near you beautiful pieces, but the color!
OMG I would love to be involved! Yes that's a date! The Rose Bowl in Pasadena...they have an Antique Swap Meet once a month...I have never been ..would Love to go! I have some Cinnebar! But not a collection...trying to get rid of! A bracelet and pendant...lol
Ha ha ha. I will email Hunter who I believe is a founder of CW and see if we can get the ball rolling. It would be so great to meet folks.
Awesome...what ever you need me to do...I will! Thank you for considering me...I am honoured! I am self taught and willing to learn more! WOW!
I will take you up on that! Talk to you soon, good night!
Good night!
Its a new necklace actually, see how the string is brand new and clean? The clasp is also very recent.
Still its very lovely, very desirable piece
Actually, this necklace is over 100 years old and I knew the lady who traded with me. She said this was her Great Grandmothers and passed down. So you might be correct in saying the string is newer...I did say the clasp was later addition. :)
I'm going to play devil's advocate jewelry detective here:
The fact that its knotted at every bead makes me wary, usually that is done when the piece is made. Another thing is their clarity, opals become cloudier with age and these have very high translucency.
You said its in mint condition, no wear, no fissures, no scratching? Aside from the story. what is it thats making you think its so old? Because you know what they say, "never, ever buy the story."
In this case you'd look at the beads LAST to tell how old it is, since beads can be made anytime, but we can't go by everything else because its allegedly all been replaced. So what is telling you that its over a hundred years old?
Magnificent!!! : )
Thank you birdie, and miKKoChristmas11 for the loving!!!!
Manikin, thank you for your loving xoxoxoxo
vintagemad, thank you for the loving xoxoxoxo
miKKoChristmas11, sorry did not catch your comment ...they are out of this world...xoxoxoxo
miKKoChristmas11, thank you for your loving xoxoxoxo
Thanks so much, Moonstonelover!!! They're spectacular indeed! I understand. I don't have the strength right now to check my own listings. Just saw your comment, and had to visit, and then I got lost - as per usual - in your kingdom of fine jewels. Have to make a quick visit to dear Manikin's page and then the arms bid me sign off. Take care! : D
miKKoChristmas11, thank you for taking the time to look at my postings!!! I am ever so grateful :))) I am a humble collector...and love what I do. I also love to make others happy .... please keep smiling and know that we are a click away!!!
Lee :))
Athena05, thank you for the loving !!!
Nadia, XOXOXO
I so love this one.
Nadia, we know u have exquisite taste. I feel like the glassware I am starting to collect is like fine gemstones. I have this in the safe. I used to wear it all the time. Xoxoxo
Wow, huge compliment, thank you... I LOVE your jewelry AND glassware...
Nadia, I love your kitties and you even more gorgeous. Xoxo
Thanks love :)
aldo78, XOXOX
Uuuhuhuhu... WANT THEM! :-))
kyratango, I love this necklace too...it looks amazing on...XO
Aura, many thanks
I think I have loved this before but now I will love it again. It's stunning!