Mastery of Design: The Liberty Blood Red Fire Opal Ring and Necklace, 1926-1927

Fire Opal Ring and Pendant in Platinum and Diamond Settings
The British Museum

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Liberty & Co. of London and Paris produced this platinum-set finger ring and pendant for Christmas of 1926-1927.  The set glitters with the pristine sparkle of diamonds and the unusual glow of blood red fire opals.  

This extraordinary pair of rare fire opals is part of an impressive collection of jewels from the 1920s-1950s which was donated to the British Museum in 1978 by Professor John and Anne Hull Grundy.  

Mastery of Design: The Liberty Blood Red Fire Opal Ring and Necklace, 1926-1927

Fire Opal Ring and Pendant in Platinum and Diamond Settings
The British Museum

Click Images to Enlarge.

Liberty & Co. of London and Paris produced this platinum-set finger ring and pendant for Christmas of 1926-1927.  The set glitters with the pristine sparkle of diamonds and the unusual glow of blood red fire opals.  

This extraordinary pair of rare fire opals is part of an impressive collection of jewels from the 1920s-1950s which was donated to the British Museum in 1978 by Professor John and Anne Hull Grundy.  

Mastery of Design: The Joan Hurst Liberty Peacock, 1975

Necklace
Liberty & Co., 1975
The Victoria & Albert Museum

This grand necklace was made in 1975 to commemorate the centenary of London-based shop Liberty & Co. Liberty’s has long been known as an “oriental emporium,” and this reputation is depicted on the gold chain and frame in the form of blossoms and bamboo. The enameled gold peacock represents Liberty’s contributions to the Arts & Crafts Movement. 

The bird’s eyes are plique-a-jour enamel.