Vintage Horace Welch 14K Gold Floating Opal Pendant, c.1930s

Beautiful vintage Horace Welch 14K gold floating opal pendant, dating to the 1930s. This distinctive patented design features numerous iridescent pieces of opal suspended in liquid within a glass sphere, creating a mesmerizing display of shifting color and light as the pendant moves. The opal-filled sphere is topped with an ornate 14K gold cap featuring scrolling, floral-inspired detailing and a decorative bail. The gold cap is stamped “PAT.”, consistent with Welch’s patented floating opal jewelry. A fascinating and unusual example of early 20th-century American jewelry innovation.