Edwardian Opal & Rose Diamond Heart Shaped Pendant

This is such a pretty heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a heart shaped opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. surrounded by rose diamonds in silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
settings. The reverse is 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold. Heart pendants were so popular in the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). period and went really well with the fashions of the time. Opal is the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. for the month of October. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning “precious stone,” and later the Greek derivative “Opallios,” meaning “to see a change of colour.” The opal in this pendant displays flashes of blue and green with red hints. It contrasts so well with the rose diamonds. A perfect gift to someone you love.