A fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 2.62 Karat opal and 15 Karat yellow gold necklace made by Murrle Bennet & Co; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections

This fine and impressive antique necklace has been crafted in 15 K Yellow Gold.

The feature pierced decorated, Art Nouveau style drop is ornamented with a collet set cabochon cut opal to the centre, flanked with horizontal pale ornamentation and plain ball designs to the upper portion.

An independently collet set opal terminal suspends from the lower border of the design.

The frame to the upper portion of the necklace is comprised of five articulated segments, each articulated via integrated ring loops.

The central segment is ornamented with further pierced decoration, reflecting the Art Nouveau manner, flanked with two panels featuring further oval cabochon cut opals, collet set.

The feature setting suspends via a yellow gold fancy chain, composed of alternatingbar and four trace links.

The necklace is hallmarked with the maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co (MBCo)* and mark for 15 K Gold (15ct)

This impressive antique Art Nouveau necklace is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card.

* The jewelry manufacturers Ernst Mürrle and J.B Bennett operated as Siegele & Bennett from 1884 advertising themselves as 'manufacturers and importers of British and Foreign jewelry'; importing pieces from Pforsheim as this was Murrle's origin. In 1896 they administered Murrle Bennet & Co until 1914 when the firm was purchased and continued trade in London under the name White Redgrove & Whyte. Murrle Bennett is widely known for their production of Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts style jewelry; they bear connections with renowned craftsmen such as Liberty & Co, Archibald Knox and Theodore Fahrner.

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This impressive antique gemstone necklace is fine quality set with opals displaying a fine play of color and presence.

Thenecklace is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with very clear hallmarks to the reverse of the drop setting.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Murrle Bennett necklace with opals.

Cut Cabochon

Content 2.62 Karats

Length of drop 3.95cm/1.56"

Width of drop 2.05cm/0.81"

Width of supporting setting 6.05cm/2.38"

Chain length 40.64cm/16"

Wearing length 45.72cm/18"

11.26 grams

Date: Circa 1900

Maker: Murrle Bennett & Co.