Retro 14kt Floating Opal Ball Necklace Platinum A fabulous carnelian fob from

A fabulous carnelian fob from the Victorian (ca1880) era

there is no apparent damage to the sterling and gold setting or to the diamond stones

the wear does not detract from the beauty of the design

The shank is stamped "14K"

and could be resized very slightly if needed

Retro 14kt Floating Opal Ball Necklace Platinum A fabulous carnelian fob fromOriginally a mechanical engineer, Horace Welch was the original inventor of the "Floating Opal." This delightful jewelry creation consists of delicate opal chips that float freely within a glass bulb, and they reached widespread appeal and popularity. Welch first conceived of the idea in 1920, and spent the remainder of his career patenting and perfecting the design, until his death in 1947. After his passing, the adoration of his Floating Opal design