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Lot 125 · Jewellery

An opal necklace

An Opal Necklace

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Estimate
£2,500–£3,000 hammer ≈ $4,275–$5,130
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Jewellery, London (South Kensington) · 17 July 2014
Record ID
TB-2026-4250093
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Opal Necklace, An opal necklace. Christie's, 17 Jul 2014, lot 125. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4250093.

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An Opal Necklace, An opal necklace. Christie's, 17 Jul 2014, lot 125. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4250093.

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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

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An Opal Necklace An Opal Necklace $5,651 Christie's, May 2017
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Diamond Single-stone Ring 1996 Bonhams, Sep 2024
Diamond Single-stone Ring 2015 Bonhams, Sep 2021
Diamond Bracelet Mid 20Th Century Bonhams, Nov 2023
Diamond Bracelet 2008 Bonhams, Mar 2025
Sapphire And Diamond Ring France Bonhams, Dec 2019

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