North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 14

53.50 cts. Jelly Opal & Diamond 14K Necklace

Estimate: $8,500 - $11,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
The lot features a beautiful 14k gold necklace set with Opals and Diamonds and includes AIG paperwork. The piece shows a 17 inch long, 14 karat yellow gold, flexible necklace that is set with a total of 17 polished cabochons of Jelly Opals in oval and trillion shapes; the opals have a collective weight of 53.50 carats, amazing flash and fire, no inclusions, and a nice dome. The piece also shows a pave ribbon of natural Diamonds, totaling 218 stones and weighing 3.10 carats, all being round brilliant cut and showing clarity of I1 to I2 and color of I-L. The base of the necklace features a dangling tear drop cabochon of Jelly Opal, being the largest example and truly setting the piece off. The flash is quite amazing and the Opals have wonderful depth. The necklace has a weight of 54.98 grams. The piece comes with an AIG (American International Gemologists AIG Report Number 000717298005RTF a GIA Certified Lab) gemology report and appraisal, which confirms the above info and gives a value of $24,000.00.