Estate Paul Peterson 18K Gold Lightning Ridge Opal Necklace. This handmade 18 karat gold necklace by Paul Peterson features a custom cut Australian opal mined at Lightning Ridge. This natural opal is very fine quality custom cut in a shield shaped cabochon measuring 21.15mm x 18.16mm x 2.2mm and weighing 4.81 CTW. The opal has the original skin on the back. There are 46 full cut accent diamonds at .34 carat total weight with VS1-2 clarity and F-G color. The 18 karat yellow gold chain features a lobster clasp. This necklace weighs 8.4 grams and is appraised at $10,000.
This is such a stunning necklace features a remarkable opal from the Lightning Ridge mine in Australia. The custom shield cut Australian opal has fantastic play of color that changes with the light. This is one of the most beautiful opal necklaces I have ever encountered.
