Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pendant with 2.5 carat Natural Opal

Gorgeous early 1900s 14k Yellow Gold pendant with a stunning 15.3 mm x 11.2 mm (approximately 2.53 carat) Australian Opal cabochon with spectacular fire. The unique Yellow Gold cage was handmade for this stone and has no maker's or purity stamp; it has been independently tested as solid 14k Gold. This beautiful antique pendant measures approximately 2.5 mm x 11.0 mm, including the bale, which can accommodate up to a 2.5 mm chain, weighs approximately 1.50 grams, and is in excellent condition, especially for its age. Opal, a captivating gemstone, is renowned for its unique "play-of-color," a mesmerizing display of spectral hues that shift and dance across its surface. This phenomenon, caused by the diffraction of light within its silica structure, makes each opal truly one-of-a-kind. Ranging from translucent to opaque, opals come in a variety of base colors, including white, black, and crystal. With a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, they require gentle care. Valued for their e