Early 20th Century Graduated Opal Bead Necklace with Ruby and Moonstone Clasp feed-agegroup-adult millegrain detailing

millegrain detailing

Other names often used for ametrine include “trystine” and “golden amethyst

the Goddess of Love

the Goddess taking a widely awake attitude with eyes open and head up

The polished steel faces were meant to catch the light and sparkle similarly to rose cut diamonds - it looks utterly divine by candlelight

Early 20th Century Graduated Opal Bead Necklace with Ruby and Moonstone Clasp feed-agegroup-adult millegrain detailingThis exquisite Edwardian necklace, dating to circa 1910, features a strand of graduated opal beads, each displaying a soft milky hue with enchanting green and blue highlights. Against the light, an orange glow can also be seen. The opals are delicately spaced with clear rock crystal beads, enhancing the natural play of colour and giving the necklace an airy, luminous quality. Adding to its elegance, the necklace is finished with a ruby and moonstone