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Vintage Modernist Opal and Diamond Pendant

Vintage Modernist Opal and Diamond Pendant

MOLIMO VINTAGE

$1,712.00 NZD
$1,712.00 NZD
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A gorgeous vintage mid-century piece in Modernist style, with an amazing firey rainbow opal cabochon in the center and six diamonds accenting the piece, in a setting of textured 14k gold.

Modernist design took inspiration from the natural environment, but unlike earlier movements that also took inspiration from nature, such as Art Nouveau, did it in an abstract way. Later the Brutalist movement would take this to new heights-- with even more abstract, extreme designs that were almost unsettling.

This piece seems to be somewhere between Brutalism and Modernism: the texture of the gold is reminiscent of coral, or a brain, and the opal cabochon has an organic shape. Three vines extend down from the bail, swooping to the left, each ending in a leaf set with a diamond. Bezel set along the bottom right are three more round diamonds, adding a subdued sparkle to the piece. This statement piece is both wearable art and history- beautiful and heavy, with quality craftsmanship giving it a luxurious feel when worn.

Marked & tested 14k. In very good vintage condition.

Weight: 7.67 g

Size: 1 7/8" x 1", length includes bail

Chains sold separately. 

All jewelry is thoroughly cleaned before being sent out to customers.

Our ethos

Every molimo vintage piece is pre-loved and carefully hand-selected. Vintage jewelry goes through our testing and inspection process to ensure precious metal content, gemstone species and natural or lab origin. We love bringing high quality, unique and storied, and environmentally friendly pieces to you via our vintage collection!

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Vintage items ship fully insured within 1-4 business days. International shipping is available, but we do not collect sales tax, duties or customs on international orders.

About our vintage pieces

Our pre-loved vintage and antique pieces can have imperfections or scratches from their past adventures. All vintage jewelry is thoroughly cleaned before being sent to customers. We do our best to clearly document any imperfections in our photos and listings. Colors may slightly vary due to lighting sources or your monitor settings, and all measurements are approximate.

Jewelry care

With a little bit of care, your jewelry can last many lifetimes. Please avoid contact with harsh chemicals, abrasive surfaces, and extreme temperatures. We recommend regular cleaning with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft brush to scrub.

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