Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace

Thirty-four solid opal beads totaling approximately 680.00 carats line the length of this eye-catching necklace. The graduated gems are an impressive size and perfectly matched, with each exhibiting a high level of translucence and a rainbow of colors. Opals are not cut into beads very often, as they are usually found in thin layers, and bigger deposits are exceptionally rare. Cutting the round structure also creates a great deal of excess– about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one bead. To find 34 matching beads of this size and exceptional quality is extraordinary beyond compare. Opals are truly the stuff of legend. It was the Romans who first classified the black opal as a precious gemstone, believing that it was a source of good fortune. Since that time, the black opal has found its way into the crown jewels of many nations, including the Holy Roman Empire...

Sumptuous Burma rubies and vibrant white diamonds come together in this sensational antique necklace. Featuring a remarkable red hue, the Burma rubies total approximately 50 carats, while the diamonds that encircle them weigh a combined 30 carats. Hand-crafted in a fabulous gold-over-silver setting, such spectacular Victorian-era works of jeweled art...

This incredible Pre-Columbian Style jewelry suite comes from the estate of a Miami Socialite. She was famous for her dramatic gala outfits. This set is gilt base metal with aventur...

Understated elegance describes this fourteen 14 inch collar length necklace. Graduated quality Akoya Pearls ranging in size 3.5mm to 5.5mm are alternately hand strung with 14k yellow...