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Ippolita Opal, Moonstone, Gold Jewelry Suite. ... (Total: 2 Items)
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Ippolita Opal, Moonstone, Gold Jewelry SuiteStones: Heart, triangle, oval, and spear-shaped opals; moonstone cabochons
Metal: 18k yellow and rose gold
Marked: Ippolita
Gross Weight: 39.50 grams
Necklace Dimensions: 19 inches x 1 inch
Earring Dimensions: 2-9/16 inches x 1/4 inch
*Note: earrings are designed for pierced ears
Condition Report*:
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Opal, Moonstone
Shape(s): Heart, Triangle, Oval, Spear
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Having a hammered, rustic look that so perfectly matches the opals. Chain is marked Ippolita 18k. The lobster claw clasp having Italian assay mark 958 VI corresponding to Colpo & Zilio located in Torri de Quartesolo, Italy. Most opals are in closed-back settings, but the central heart is open on reverse, showing a black body color typical of black opal. Central heart opal measures 23.18 x 25.25 x 3.75 mm, smallest opal measures 9.40 x 6.60 mm. Moonstones measure 10.00 x 7.75 mm - 11.85 x 7.36 mm, one shows a chip. Several settings are of rose gold. Earrings completed by shepherd's hooks.
Ippolita: She was born in Florence on December 10, 1963. At an early age she was inspired by the sculptures of Henry Moore. She attended the Istituto d'Arte in 1982. She immigrated to Los Angeles in 1983, and after completing her BA in English Literature at Occidental College, moved to New York. She began designing jewelry in 1993 and launched her first 18k gold jewelry collection at Bergdorf Goodman in 2000. In 2008 she launched her silver line, and rosé, a proprietary gold and silver alloy makes its debut. Type(s): Opal, Moonstone
Shape(s): Heart, Triangle, Oval, Spear
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Having a hammered, rustic look that so perfectly matches the opals. Chain is marked Ippolita 18k. The lobster claw clasp having Italian assay mark 958 VI corresponding to Colpo & Zilio located in Torri de Quartesolo, Italy. Most opals are in closed-back settings, but the central heart is open on reverse, showing a black body color typical of black opal. Central heart opal measures 23.18 x 25.25 x 3.75 mm, smallest opal measures 9.40 x 6.60 mm. Moonstones measure 10.00 x 7.75 mm - 11.85 x 7.36 mm, one shows a chip. Several settings are of rose gold. Earrings completed by shepherd's hooks.
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Auction Info
2021 June 4 Friday Night Jewels Auction #23166 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2021
4th
Friday
Internet/Mail Bids: 4
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