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Lot 185 · Jewellery & Watches

An Opal Necklace

An Opal Necklace

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Estimate
£3,500–£4,500 hammer ≈ $4,521–$5,812
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Jewellery & Watches, London (South Kensington) · 9 May 2017
Record ID
TB-2026-3938448
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Opal Necklace, AN OPAL NECKLACE. Christie's, 9 May 2017, lot 185. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3938448.

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An Opal Necklace, AN OPAL NECKLACE. Christie's, 9 May 2017, lot 185. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3938448.

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From the same sale Jewellery & Watches · May 2017

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Mid 19Th Century Coral Parure A MID 19TH CENTURY CORAL PARURE £4,000–£6,000
A Lady's 18Ct Gold and Diamond 'Cellini' Wristwatch, by Rolex A LADY'S 18CT GOLD AND DIAMOND 'CELLINI' WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX £1,500–£2,000
A Diamond Longchain Necklace A DIAMOND LONGCHAIN NECKLACE £5,000–£6,000
A Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Ruby And Diamond Bracelet £3,500–£4,000
A Diamond Cluster Ring Diamond Cluster Ring £2,500–£3,000
A Late 19Th Century Diamond Brooch A Late 19th Century Diamond Swan Brooch £2,500–£3,500

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An Opal Necklace circa 1900 $4,863 Bonhams, Feb 2019
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An Opal Necklace An Opal Necklace Christie's, Nov 2015
Diamond Bracelet Early 20Th Century Bonhams, Jun 2022
Sapphire And Diamond Ring Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Christie's, May 2025
Diamond Single-stone Ring 1895 Bonhams, Jun 2021
Sapphire And Diamond Ring Bague Saphir Et Diamants Bonhams, Sep 2025

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