Late Victorian Opal & Diamond Pendant ancient and there's something somewhat eerie/alien

and there's something somewhat eerie/alien about the juxtaposition of the human form and the shiny

6mm by 8mm

likely made in Switzerland

but never one like this

his skin a tanned brown

Late Victorian Opal & Diamond Pendant ancient and there's something somewhat eerie/alienUtterly remarkable antique pendant dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. It's built around a stunning, domed opal cabochon with intense and vivid play of colour that encompasses the entire rainbow spectrum set within a double halo of old mine cut diamonds totalling around 9 carats. The diamonds display particularly good brilliance (for old cuts) and glitter and sparkly beautifully on account of their big, chunky facets, and the pendant