Late 20th-Century Retro Gold-Tone Ruby and Opal Necklace
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Item Report
Late 20th-Century Retro Gold-Tone Ruby and Opal Necklace
By:Unknown commercial manufacturer
Style:Late 20th-century retail fashion jewelry
Origin:United States retail market (likely manufactured in Asia)
Materials:Gold-tone plated base metal (unmarked), small cabochon opals, small round red stone (ruby per box label)
Age:circa 1985–2000
Condition:Very good (appears unused in box; light box wear; no hallmark observed)
Value:$15–45 (auction/liquidation estimate, assuming plated metal and small commercial-grade stones)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Plaque inside box reads: “GENUINE RUBY OPAL NECKLACE.” No metal fineness or maker’s stamp visible on the necklace in the provided photo.
Date:2025-09-10 05:54:24.191440
Description:
Boxed yellow gold-tone necklace with a short front section formed by four small marquise cabochon opals set in leaf-like mounts, centered by a tiny round red stone described as a ruby. The necklace continues as a flattened curb/link chain on both sides. Packaging plaque reads “GENUINE RUBY OPAL NECKLACE.” No metal fineness marks are visible in the image; piece likely retail fashion jewelry with genuine small stones in plated base metal.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A boxed, late-20th-century retail necklace sold as a “Genuine Ruby Opal Necklace.” The design and generic plaque suggest department-store or catalog jewelry. Without a visible karat stamp or maker’s mark, it should be assumed gold plated rather than solid gold; the small opals and ruby are likely commercial grade (possibly opal doublets/triplets). Attractive as costume/fashion jewelry but not a high-value fine-jewelry piece unless testing proves precious metal content. A word about fakes.. jewelry in this category often overstates materials; synthetic or composite stones are common. Verify with a jeweler’s metal assay and gem testing to confirm.
Individual Images:
Second image appears to show a separate green enamel bangle with silver-tone interior displayed on a mobile ‘Antique Information’ screen; it does not relate to the boxed ruby/opal necklace and should be appraised separately. For the necklace
close-ups of the clasp and any backside stamps are not provided; images of the clasp
jump rings
and reverse of the settings would help confirm metal and maker.
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Very good (appears unused in box; light box wear; no hallmark observed)
Identification Score: 85%
High confidence based on box plaque text, typical late 20th-century packaging, gold-tone curb-link chain, and marquise opal cluster with a small central red stone. The overall look aligns with department-store fashion jewelry from the 1980s–1990s.
Authenticity Score: 40%
No visible hallmarks or karat stamps; stones could be synthetic/composite and metal likely plated. Box text claims “genuine,” but without testing there is limited evidence. Score reflects uncertainty typical for mass-market boxed jewelry.
Image Memory Note
Primary image: small presentation box with beige/grey flocked insert containing a short necklace. The necklace has a central decorative section: four small marquise (navette) opal cabochons oriented diagonally in leaf-like yellow-tone mounts, two on each side, with a tiny round red stone (likely a ruby) hanging or set at the center below the opals. The remainder of the necklace is a yellow gold-tone flattened curb link chain attaching to the decorative front on both sides. No clasp is visible in the photo (likely above the frame). Box includes a black plaque with gold border at lower right reading in uppercase: “GENUINE RUBY OPAL NECKLACE.” Opals appear milky white with hints of green/orange play-of-color. No maker’s mark or karat stamp is visible on the chain or settings. Condition appears clean with minor lint; box shows slight wear to edges. Second image (separate object): a wide green enamel bangle with gold-colored wavy lines and silver-tone interior shown on a smartphone appraisal screen; unrelated to the necklace.
Keywords
Ruby and Opal Necklace, gold-tone, late 20th century, fashion jewelry, United States, boxed jewelry, curb link chain
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