Mid Century Sapphire Necklace, French, circa 1960 popular The raised circular centre is

The raised circular centre is set with a trio of bright and white old mine cut diamonds

The finely pierced gallery leads to a substantial flat shank

The elongated oval shaped opal in the centre has a clear white base colour and displays a lively play of oranges and greens

These diamonds dangle from a linking bar crafted in 18k yellow gold

Mid Century Sapphire Necklace, French, circa 1960 popular The raised circular centre isA beautifully made vintage necklace which manages to be both wonderfully opulent and utterly wearable. Comprised of seven triangular panels which graduate in size towards the largest one at the bottom, but which are otherwise identical: each featuring fine milgrained gold wire working and beading. Each of the panels is inter spaced with a deep blue sapphire (again, of graduating sizes) in milgrained rubover settings. With fancy links to the rear and