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Dating to the late 19th Century, this exquisite antique Victorian opal and diamond bar brooch is a celestial treasure, crafted in warm 18ct yellow gold. It features a graduating row of seven natural cabochon opals, alive with vibrant flashes of aurora green, sea-blue, and fiery orange, arcing like a mesmerising rainbow across the ornate coronet settings, while glittering hand-cut old mine diamonds nestled in-between, add starlight sparkle to complement the cosmic spread.
In an era when Queen Victoria elevated opal into the ultimate symbol of royal fashion, this piece would likely have been given as a token of affection, with the opals and diamonds quietly symbolising hope, passion, and eternal love.
Today, this opal brooch remains in excellent condition, with a double pin fitting and long safety chain, ensuring it has remained securely fastened over the years. Style it on a contemporary blazer lapel, silk scarf, or even in the hair, and allow this extraordinary piece to continue enchanting as it has for over a century.
WEIGHT: 4.8 grams
MEASURES: Length 44mm x Width 4-7mm x Depth 6mm
METAL: Yellow Gold (Tested 18ct)
STONES: Natural Opals (Largest 5.5 x 7mm – Smallest 3 x 4mm, approx. 0.10 – 0.40ct each), Diamonds (approx. 0.02 – 0.06ct each - 0.70ct total)
DIAMOND GRADE: SI 1 clarity – H colour
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)
MARKS: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 26-123
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