Mauboussin-Paris Black Opal, Tsavorite & Diamond Necklace. photo courtesy M.S.Rau Antiques

An amazing 22.63-carat Australian black opal takes center stage in this dazzling necklace from Mauboussin Paris. Displaying an impressive range of striking iridescent blue and green hues, this magnificent and extremely rare stone is complemented by approximately 2.50 carats of Tsavorite garnets and 1.50 carats of diamonds, all set in 18K white gold. Currently in its sixth generation of family ownership, the legendary Parisian jewelry house of Mauboussin has been at the forefront of ground-breaking design, always on the cutting edge of fashion, for more than 175 years. Known for its Art Deco designs, the firm's reputation was made in 1925, when it won its first great breakthrough: a Grand Prize for jewelry at Paris's Decorative Arts Exhibition. The firm's particular expertise and innovation with colored stones is most evident in this spectacular necklace.

Marked "M Paris 750". 18" length - Price: $88,500

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