{"product_id":"toria-vintage-victorian-inspired-lab-created-opal-cz-necklace-in-gold-tone-base-metal","title":"Toria | Vintage Victorian-Inspired Lab-Created Opal \u0026 CZ Necklace in Gold-Tone Base Metal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovered in a Paris, Arkansas jewelry estate, this unique Victorian-style synthetic opal necklace tells a fascinating story that leaves us with more questions than it answers.  Likely produced sometime around the 1990s—vintage by definition, but a modern reproduction by the standards of a true late-1800s antique—the pendant is gold-tone and carries a lovely dark, near-iridescent surface patina that closely resembles true period pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDespite being hallmarked \"925\" by what appears to be an unknown copyrighted brand (their maker's mark being \"LA\"), the pendant tests to be base metal—though the 18\" box-style chain that came original with the pendant, also featuring a matching aged surface patina, tests as solid sterling silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour colorless cubic zirconias accent the convincing lab-created center opal.  The opal, cut into an oval cabochon shape, softly glows with green, yellow, dull orange, and blue colors in the light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lovely homage to the true authentic Victorian jewelry that came a century before it, \"convincing\" is the word that best describes this vintage find, making it ideal for collectors or lovers of Victorian fashion seeking a cost-effective, ethically-sourced alternative to period pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe necklace has been cleaned with gentle handsoap and warm water; harsh chemical silver cleaners might brighten the piece but run the risk of removing its desirable aged patina.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Center Stone:\u003c\/b\u003e Lab-Created Light Opal, solid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: oval cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emeasurements (millimeters): 10.25mm x 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emeasurements (inches): 0.4\" x 0.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody tone: N7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrightness of color play: B3 of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor play description: predominantly green\/yellow with blue\/dull orange overtones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Accent Stones: \u003c\/strong\u003eCubic Zirconia, lab-created\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecut: Standard Round Brilliant Cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage diameter (millimeters): 2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor: white\/colorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003eVictorian-Style Pendant with Hidden Bail \u0026amp; Surface Patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ependant metal: base metal, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ependant length: 20.17mm (0.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ependant width: 16.57mm (0.66\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebail opening width: 2.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enecklace weight: 4.86 grams (including chain)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OpalPop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48393653911764,"sku":"Toria","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9311\/9444\/files\/vintage-victorian-inspired-lab-created-opal-pendant-front-close-up.jpg?v=1785794064","url":"https:\/\/opalpop.com\/products\/toria-vintage-victorian-inspired-lab-created-opal-cz-necklace-in-gold-tone-base-metal","provider":"OpalPop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}