Jewellery, Watches, Antiquities and Objects of Vertu

A fire opal and diamond cluster pendant, the cushion-shaped mixed-cut fire opal claw set within a cluster surround of graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds, to a tapered diamond set bale, mounted in yellow and white precious metal, total diamond weight approximately 5.3 carats, pendant length, including bale, 36mm. £2,000-£3,000

Provenance: From the collection of Lord Curzon, Marquess of Kedleston, Viceroy of India.
The fire opal and diamonds from the original pendant were remounted into the present setting in 2000. The bale is additional, using unassociated diamonds.