{"product_id":"the-empress-heritage-pendant-natural-mexican-opal-12-04-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","title":"The Empress Heritage Pendant: Natural Mexican Opal (12.04 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Empress Heritage Pendant: Natural Mexican Opal (12.04 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: € 1.450,-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Includes Official ALGT Certification)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind the Jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a substantial piece of wearable history. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.04-carat Mexican Opal pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a true survivor from the private collection of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMia Verbeeck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary \"Empress of the Vogelenmarkt.\" Selected for its smooth, \"White (Yellowish)\" translucency and impressive volume, it has been preserved as \"New Old Stock\" in the family vault for nearly four decades. Sourced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprior to 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents the classic era of the Antwerp gemstone trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Guarantee of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Certification (ALGT):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReport\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 16388587\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econfirms this is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Opal pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e. The stone is 100% untreated (\"no indications of treatment\"), ensuring its natural integrity and investment value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccompanied by the Babiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate, documenting its direct provenance from the Mia Verbeeck estate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Empress’s Notebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn her handwritten ledgers, Mia often spoke of the grounding nature of these large, translucent opals. Her notes mention:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A stone of grace and stability; its soft glow brings a sense of calm and endurance to the wearer.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Opal Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural Common Opal (12.04 Carats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOval, Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e21.22 x 13.80 x 7.22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.04 Carats (Weight includes the metal of the entire pendant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMexico (Vintage deadstock - Pre-1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNew Old Stock (Pristine archive condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpon purchasing this historic piece, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 12.04 ct Natural Opal Pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luxury presentation display box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original ALGT Identification Report (No. 16388587).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Babiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Babiche Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53698631500103,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0010\/8359\/files\/1000017040_1.jpg?v=1776107746","url":"https:\/\/babichebijoux.com\/products\/the-empress-heritage-pendant-natural-mexican-opal-12-04-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","provider":"Babiche Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}