Modernist Black Opal Pendant buttons life-like motion down the length

life-like motion down the length of its body

form a lid or brow over the citrine "eye"

Stones: Opal & Peridot

The cultured pearls graduate from the clasp to the middle

Enraged by this act of sacrilege

Modernist Black Opal Pendant buttons life-like motion down the lengthAn exquisite vintage pendant built around a vivid black opal. Dating from the 1950s, the asymmetrical opal displays beautiful play of colour vibrant blue and green flecks over a deep blue background. A single brilliant cut diamond accent sits above the opal, and folds of gold around the top edge are in keeping with the sleek, space age forms of mid century design. Crafted in 18 carat gold. Era: Vintage, circa 1950 Size: 2. 9cm by 1. 4cm Stone: Black