A stunning Victorian 4.75 carat opal and 4.45 carat diamond, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and silver set crescent brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections
Description
This stunning, large, fine and impressive opal and diamond brooch has been crafted in 9K Yellow Gold with a silver setting.
The pierced decorated 9K Yellow Gold crescent shaped frame is ornamented with a feature 4.75ct cabochon cut opal, claw set to the centre of the design.
The opal is surrounded by eighteen Old European cut diamonds, pavé set in silver.
The silver set tapering arms of the crescent shaped setting are embellished with a further fifty-eight pavé set Old European cut diamonds, graduated in size.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a curved hinged pin and clasp, crafted in 9K Yellow Gold.
This stunning antique Victorian crescent brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9K Gold and silver.
The brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
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ConditionThis large antique gemstone brooch is exceptional quality, set with an opal and very well color matched old cut diamonds, showing fine brilliance.
The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian opal jewelry/estate jewelry.
Opal QualityColor White
Cut Cabochon
Content 4.75 carats
Dimensions 11.60mm x 9.07mm x 10.22mm
Diamond QualityColor (average grades) I
Clarity (average grades) P1
Cut Old European
Content (total) 4.45 carats
DimensionsLength of Setting7cm/2.76"
Width of Setting 1.7cm/0.67"
Height of Setting1.3cm/0.51"
Weight11.23 grams
Date: Circa 1890