Details
This stunning antique Victorian heart pendant is centred on a natural opal heart cabochon weighing an estimated 2 carats and encircled by a dazzling halo of approx. 1 carat of hand-cut old mine-cut diamonds.
Masterfully crafted in classic silver-topped 15ct yellow gold, this sweet late 19th Century treasure showcases a high-domed opal cabochon alive with extraordinary play-of-colour. Electric greens, neon oranges and vivid cyan flashes dance across its surface, evoking celestial fire and the ethereal brilliance of the Aurora Borealis.
At the height of Victorian sentimentality, heart motifs were cherished as intimate symbols of deep love and devotion. Opals, long associated with hope and passion, were particularly beloved during the era for their mesmerising, otherworldly glow, while diamonds came to symbolise eternity.
Clearly treasured and lovingly worn across generations, this rare and enchanting opal heart remains in excellent condition. More than simply an exquisite jewel, it is a piece with a story already woven into it - one that has journeyed through time and is now ready to become part of another.
WEIGHT: 3.5 grams
MEASURES: Height 17mm (21mm inc. loop) x Width 15mm x Depth 9.5mm
METAL: Silver/ Gold (Tested 15ct)
STONES: Natural Opal (8.5 x 9mm, approx. 2ct), Diamonds (approx. 1ct total)
DIAMOND GRADE: SI 1 clarity – H colour
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1890 – 1900)
MARKS: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced.
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.
ITEM NUMBER: AJ1327
