Antique Edwardian Opal Garland Necklace 18ct Gold E.W. Payne Boxed Circa 1915

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A fabulous Antique Edwardian Opal Garland necklace made by jewellers E.W. Payne. The company was based in Bromley and were in business for a respectable 103 years, commissioning many lavish pieces throughout the 20^th Century including some for members of the Royal family.

The necklace is decorated with an array of colourful Natural Opals in various shapes and sizes. The bottom is lined with Opal droppers and a festoon in the centre adorned with a heart cut stone and a large oval and Pear cut stone (approx. 3ct and 5ct). 

Each link is fashioned in 18ct Gold and leads to a large ring clasp at the end. It really is a magnificent necklace and boasts approx. 20ct of Opal in total. 

It’s remained with its original fitted box as well complete with the maker’s logo on the underside.

We recommend you insure for £4,500. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. 

WEIGHT: 14.2 grams 

MEASURES: Length 17 inches, Width 4.5mm – Drop measures Width 37mm x Height 44mm 

METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested) 

STONES: Natural Opals (approx. 20ct total) 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)

ORIGIN: Bromley, United Kingdom

MAKER: E.W. Payne 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 21-472