Opal and Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accents

Opal, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Embrace the Sea' necklace, Paspaley, 2005 the flexible Collar comprised of 47 South Sea cultured semi-Baroque pearls highlighted by nine variously shaped crystal opals together weighing 131.69 carats and highlighted by brilliant-cut diamond accents, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.82 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, completed by a concealed clasp, inner circumference approximately 380 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a facsimile Paspaley certificate of provenance dated 17 April 2012 and a Paspaley box. Provenance: Paspaley, Sydney. Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above on 16 December 2005, $139,500. Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Sydney, 4 December 2012, lot 189, illustrated. Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the above