Black opal and diamond necklace and bracelet, Seaman Schepps, circa 1950

The necklace set in the center with a large black opal of irregular shape, held within a diamond-set frame of floral and foliate motif, further decorated with 13 additional black opals of oval and pear-shape, joined by chains of round and marquise-shaped diamonds, the total diamond weight approximately 12.00 carats, the reverse of the center opal setting studded with small round diamonds, rubies and demantoid garnets, mounted in platinum, length 17½ inches, signed Seaman Schepps; the bracelet set with 8 oval and fancy-shaped opals within frames of stylized foliate motif set with round, single-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.35 carats, mounted in platinum, length 7½ inches, signed Seaman Schepps. With signed and fitted box. Estimate 25,000—35,000 USD - Lot Sold 47,500 USD 

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com