Vintage Asymmetric Opal & Diamond Flower Pendant eternity ring The orange coral splits into

The orange coral splits into two points

The detail continues at the back of the charm where the maker has taken care to include both veins and the midrib

and wonderfully intricate hand-chased detailing

and a final arrow-head shaped cluster of diamonds

Some believe the jewellery technique is likely to have originated in the middle east

Vintage Asymmetric Opal & Diamond Flower Pendant eternity ring The orange coral splits intoDATE: Vintage, c. 1960 An enchanting asymmetrical pendant, its form determined by the huge chunk of opal that makes up its body. The opal displays excellent play of colour, with shimmering greens and deep blues punctuated by flashes of orange and red that come and go as it moves in the light. It's held in place by 53 slender claws, and features a diamond set flower appearing to grow over the front towards the centre. Crafted in 18 karat gold and