Antique Victorian Opal and Diamond Crescent Brooch Circa 1890

Antique Victorian Opal and Diamond Crescent Brooch Circa 1890

A fabulous Victorian opal and diamond crescent brooch set with 9 precious opals accentuated with old cut diamonds in gold, typically with the gemstones set in silver. The opals have a great fire, predominantly blue/green/pink in colour, relating more to the black opal range than pale opal. The gems graduate in size from approx. 6mm x 4mm at the centre down to 3mm x 2mm at each end. Between each opal is pairs of Old Mine cut diamonds set one above the other before terminating with a single diamond at each end. A pierced gallery completes the design. A curved pin with hinged fastening to a C scroll catch.

OPAL – 9 Graduated cabochon Opals, estimated 1.00 carat total weight

DIAMONDS:

• CARAT WEIGHT – 18 small melee diamonds with an estimated 0.24 carat total diamond weight
• COLOUR – L
• CLARITY – VS1
• CUT – Old Mine Cut

• MATERIALS – 9ct yellow gold/Silver/Opals/Diamonds
• MEASUREMENT – 51mm L x 10mm D
• WEIGHT – 4.4g
• HALLMARK – None, (but tested as 9ct with a touchstone)
• CONDITION – Overall very good, the opals maintain their strong opalescence and exhibit a delightful play of colour – electric blues, green, pink and yellow. All stones are original and securely set. The brooch fitting opens and closes firmly. All gold work remains in sound order and has no dents or large scratches.