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Large Late-Victorian Opal Brooch/Pendant

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50-3-2002

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ABOUT THIS JEWELRY

Fascinating! This wild and wonderful work of wearable art is an intriguing treat for the eyes. It centers on a large oval cabochon opal mined from the quirky outback town of Andamooka, Australia. Sugar-treated* (cool, right?) to bring out its riotous color, the kaleidoscopic stone is set in a burnished gold bezel and is decorated all around with glossy cobalt blue enamel scrolls and small complementary opal cabochons. And why stop there! The reverse side is its own fabulous fancy work of art. Yes, you will be the center of attention. *Down the line the treatment dissipated or was intentionally removed, revealing even more of the opal's natural beauty. A unique, rare and ravishing (and sizable) late-Victorian head turner, measuring 2 3/4 by 2 inches, hand fabricated in 18K gold (back and pins are 14K). Shown on a suggested chain.

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Yellow Gold, 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Enamel Areas
Length:
2 3/4 Inch
Width:
2 Inch
Height:
1/4 Inch
Gram Weight:
37 Grams
Period:
Victorian
Center Opal details
Cut/Shape:
Oval Cabochon Cut
Type:
White-Sugar Treated
Measurements:
45.00-33.00 mm
Country of Origin:
Andamooka, Australia
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

 

16 Round Cabochon Cut White-Sugar Treated Opals

Type:
White-Sugar Treated
Measurements:
2.00-4.50 mm
Country of Origin:
Australian

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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