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Large Victorian Boulder Opal Brooch

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50-3-4725

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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

Magnificent Victorian artistry is in full flower in this sensational and sizable (2 3/16 by 1 1/8 inches) nineteenth century brooch highlighting an unusual and entrancing boulder opal. Brilliant flashes of color - fiery red, yellow and orange and cool blue and green - burst through the chocolate brown matrix. Equally captivating, however, is the fabulous 18K gold frame ornamented with ultra-fine twisted rope and bead work. The pin mechanism was long ago retrofitted with soft solder due to the heat sensitivity of opals, and we decided to leave well enough alone.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Gilded Metal
Length:
2 3/16 inches
Width:
1 1/8 inches
Gram Weight:
20.60 grams
Period:
Victorian
Center Opal details
Cut/Shape:
Oval Cabochon Cut
Type:
Crystal
Measurements:
27.00 x 21.00 x 7.61 mm

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

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