Pink opalite intaglio monkey necklace - a monkey necklace held between finger and thumb, the crouching monkey a bold black intaglio hand-carved into pale pink opalite, on a fine chain
Pink opalite intaglio monkey necklace - a monkey necklace held between finger and thumb, the crouching monkey a bold black intaglio hand-carved into pale pink opalite, on a fine chain Pink opalite intaglio monkey necklace being hand-finished at the bench, the pendant held in one hand while the other works the silver setting Pink opalite intaglio monkey necklace from the side, showing the depth of the hand-finished round bezel, the chain trailing to the right Pink opalite intaglio monkey necklace face on, the crouching monkey a bold black intaglio against pale pink opalite, in a round silver bezel on a fine chain Pink opalite intaglio monkey necklace laid out in full on white, the round pendant at the base of the chain, the clasp and maker's tag at the top
£500.00

This barely-pink piece of opalite reminds me of a disc of fondant or rose soap and was begging for the absolute opposite of soft quiet: a hairy monkey.

The carving is highlighted with high-gloss black enamel.

Set in silver, on a belcher chain measuring 45cm finished with a fox tag.

This piece is completely one of a kind.

Pendant: 2cm x 2.4cm x 0.5cm

 

Made in England