{"product_id":"the-empress-pendant-natural-mexican-crystal-opal-2-81-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","title":"The Empress Pendant: Natural Mexican Crystal Opal (2.81 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Empress Pendant: Natural Mexican Crystal Opal (2.81 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: € 845.-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Includes S925 Silver Chain \u0026amp; 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 enchanting pendant is a masterpiece of light, sourced from the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeadstock of Mia Verbeeck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \"Empress of the Vogelenmarkt.\" In the era\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprior to 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mexico was the world's premier origin for crystal opals with this specific translucent quality. This stone was hand-selected by Mia for its internal fire and was preserved in the family vault for nearly four decades, never before worn or offered to the public.\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. 67770192\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econfirms this is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Crystal Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a stunning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Play of Colors.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts \"no indications of treatment\" status ensures that its natural magic remains pure and untouched.\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 private archives of Mia Verbeeck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Empress’s Notebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMia Verbeeck had a deep appreciation for stones that changed with the light. In her handwritten journals, she noted:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Crystal Opal is a stone of transformation. Like the shifting colors within, it reminds the wearer that there is always light to be found, even in the smallest movement.\"\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\u003eCenter Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural Crystal Opal (2.81 Carats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVibrant Play of Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.50 x 9.16 x 4.22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-quality Alloy Pendant on a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e925 Sterling Silver Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Stamped 'S925' \u0026amp; 'Italy').\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.59 Grams (Including chain)\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\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 unique piece of Antwerp heritage, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2.81 ct Crystal Opal Pendant on an Italian S925 Silver chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luxury jewelry presentation box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original ALGT Jewellery Report (No. 67770192).\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":53698444132679,"sku":null,"price":845.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0010\/8359\/files\/1000017030.jpg?v=1776102921","url":"https:\/\/babichebijoux.com\/products\/the-empress-pendant-natural-mexican-crystal-opal-2-81-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","provider":"Babiche Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}