English Diamond & Opal Crescent Brooch | 2.11ctw Old Mine Diamonds 1.90ct Opal | 15ct Gold & Sterling | c.1880s
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This crescent has been the most asked-about and hotly contested piece of my recent acquisitions — and that outstanding, terribly fiery central opal is entirely to blame.
Paintbrush strokes of orange, lavender, green, and blue characterize this exquisite Australian opal, measuring 11mm × 7.5mm × 4.5mm (1.90ctw) with a large surface area and an intensity in the play of color that photographs and videos cannot fully capture. The fineness of the brooch is accentuated by the dramatic crescent silhouette: 65 old mine cut diamonds of 2.11ctw in a sterling silver top setting form the 72mm wing span. The silver topped setting offsets those particularly white, high-fire OMCs maximum contrast and brilliance — over the 15ct pink gold body. Outstanding for her age, in every sense.
Details
- Era: English, c. 1880s
- Materials: 15ct pink gold; sterling silver top setting
- Stones: Australian opal, 1.90ctw | 11mm × 7.5mm × 4.5mm; 65 old mine cut diamonds, 2.11ctw
- Dimensions: 72mm length | 15.25mm depth of central rosette
- Hallmarks: None
- Condition: Outstanding for her age. Have a close look at the photos.
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