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Modernist Opal and Gold Pendant Necklace by Othmar Zschaler

$48,000
£35,891.79
€41,919.55
CA$67,439.95
A$68,313.10
CHF 39,223.96
MX$828,275.90
NOK 455,143.76
SEK 463,284
DKK 313,392.96

About the Item

Circa 1970s, 18k, by Othmar Zschaler, Bern, Switzerland. This necklace has a striking visual presence showcasing Othmar Zschaler's flawless design sensibilities. Combining a spectacular fantasy flow of opal (natural opal) with an abstract cubist gold landscape, the massive stone is the ocean in a cubist shoreline, a rough landscape of gold that gives the piece dimensionality and texture juxtaposed with a glossy flow of blue-green. The look is boldly confident… luxuriously one-of-a-kind. Excellent condition. Sought after by museum and private collections alike, Othmar Zschaler's work was important, often included in articles, books, and exhibitions. Stone Details: The opal is beyond spectacular. Left rough in some places and polished in others, it is a masterwork unto itself. Remark: "Art becomes fashion. In a postmodern world, jewelry became art and we became living sculpture." SIZE: 25 inches long, the element is 3 inches long WEIGHT: 95.1 grams STONES: Opal HALLMARKS: OTHMAR ZSCHALER, 750 for 18k, and OZ DOCUMENTS: GIA Gemological Report #5231906135 STOCK NUMBER: 24182 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 3 days.

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