Retro 14kt Floating Opal Ball Necklace Platinum the piece measures approximately 2

the piece measures approximately 2 1/4" wide

there is no apparent damage to the sterling and gold setting or to the diamond stones

The design is simply breathtaking

but could be easily resized if desired

Retro 14kt Floating Opal Ball Necklace Platinum the piece measures approximately 2Originally a mechanical engineer, Horace Welch was the original inventor of the "Floating Opal." This delightful jewelry creation consists of delicate opal chips that float freely within a glass bulb, and they reached widespread appeal and popularity. Welch first conceived of the idea in 1920, and spent the remainder of his career patenting and perfecting the design, until his death in 1947. After his passing, the adoration of his Floating Opal design