Antique Arts and Crafts Australian Opal Doublet Pendant in 9ct Gold c1920s
AUD $2,250Exquisite antique Australian Arts and Crafts pendant, circa 1920s, featuring a striking Australian opal doublet that showcases fiery red, orange, yellow, green, and blue vivid play of colours. This beautiful opal was mounted in 9ct gold with intricate flower and leaf foliage design.
The Arts and Crafts Movement started in England, was a reaction against late nineteenth century mass production in the decorative arts, and advocated a return to the medieval idea of the designer craftsman, where artists designed and made the piece entirely by themselves. The movement had a widespread influence in design not only in the United Kingdom but throughout the entire world, contributing to well-known developments such as Art Nouveau in France and the Tiffany style in the United States of America. In the early twentieth century, influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, Australian jewellers were enthusiastic about using local gemstones such as opals and incorporating Australian floral and plant motifs in their decorations. Rhoda Wager and James W.R. Linton for examples, were famous Australian jewellers in such style.
