Victorian glass ball opal pendant, c1880
We love fine jewellery with a sense of fun – optical illusions that draw the eye and trick the senses.
And here's a late Victorian “pool of light” pendant with a difference.
Instead of being carved from a quartz rock crystal, the orb inside this finely made gold frame is a solid piece of glass.
And inside the glass is lively opal, which appears petite from one side and much larger from the other.
That said, it’s a complete mystery how this was made – it has puzzled both a valuer and our goldsmith. Nor are we certain how the illusion works.
Sometimes it’s better not to mess with magic!
View a YouTube video of this pendant here
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• Handmade in nine-carat yellow gold
• Set with glass and a solid Australian opal (untested)
• Approximately 2.8cm (1 inch) in diameter
• Weight is 15.9 grams
• In very good antique condition – there is a minor scrape to the glass at one spot near the gold frame (see photograph) but this is not noticeable when worn. It comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: the other jewellery is not for sale
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
We love fine jewellery with a sense of fun – optical illusions that draw the eye and trick the senses.
And here's a late Victorian “pool of light” pendant with a difference.
Instead of being carved from a quartz rock crystal, the orb inside this finely made gold frame is a solid piece of glass.
And inside the glass is lively opal, which appears petite from one side and much larger from the other.
That said, it’s a complete mystery how this was made – it has puzzled both a valuer and our goldsmith. Nor are we certain how the illusion works.
Sometimes it’s better not to mess with magic!
View a YouTube video of this pendant here
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, TRACKED AND INSURED
FREE RETURNS WITHIN 14 DAYS
• Handmade in nine-carat yellow gold
• Set with glass and a solid Australian opal (untested)
• Approximately 2.8cm (1 inch) in diameter
• Weight is 15.9 grams
• In very good antique condition – there is a minor scrape to the glass at one spot near the gold frame (see photograph) but this is not noticeable when worn. It comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: the other jewellery is not for sale
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
We love fine jewellery with a sense of fun – optical illusions that draw the eye and trick the senses.
And here's a late Victorian “pool of light” pendant with a difference.
Instead of being carved from a quartz rock crystal, the orb inside this finely made gold frame is a solid piece of glass.
And inside the glass is lively opal, which appears petite from one side and much larger from the other.
That said, it’s a complete mystery how this was made – it has puzzled both a valuer and our goldsmith. Nor are we certain how the illusion works.
Sometimes it’s better not to mess with magic!
View a YouTube video of this pendant here
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, TRACKED AND INSURED
FREE RETURNS WITHIN 14 DAYS
• Handmade in nine-carat yellow gold
• Set with glass and a solid Australian opal (untested)
• Approximately 2.8cm (1 inch) in diameter
• Weight is 15.9 grams
• In very good antique condition – there is a minor scrape to the glass at one spot near the gold frame (see photograph) but this is not noticeable when worn. It comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: the other jewellery is not for sale
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
