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Boxed Victorian 9ct Gold Opal and Diamond Clover Brooch
Corvidae Antique
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Boxed Victorian 9ct Gold Opal and Diamond Clover Brooch

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

A pretty late-Victorian gold brooch with flower and clover motifs adorned with a fiery opal cabochon and three tiny diamond chips.

The clover, or three-leaf shamrock, traditionally symbolises faith, hope and love and has also long been an important symbol in Irish, Celtic, Pagan and Christian cultures.

The brooch comes complete with the antique silk-lined case pictured.

SIZE: 4.5 x 1cm.

WEIGHT: 2.2g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, opal, diamond.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Hallmarked for nine-carat gold, Chester, 1900. Also has the sponsor's initials MW.

CONDITION: The brooch is in excellent antique condition. The box is in good sturdy condition but has a detached hinge so is in two separate pieces.

ERA: Victorian 1900.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Opal Brooch to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189448
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Description
A pretty late-Victorian gold brooch with flower and clover motifs adorned with a fiery opal cabochon and three tiny diamond chips.
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The clover, or three-leaf shamrock, traditionally symbolises faith, hope and love and has also long been an important symbol in Irish, Celtic, Pagan and Christian cultures.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. A Victorian 9ct yellow gold bar brooch featuring a central three-leaf clover set with a cabochon opal and accent diamonds.
fig 1. Boxed Victorian 9ct Gold Opal and Diamond Clover Brooch

The brooch comes complete with the antique silk-lined case pictured.

SIZE: 4.5 x 1cm.

WEIGHT: 2.2g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, opal, diamond.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Hallmarked for nine-carat gold, Chester, 1900. Also has the sponsor's initials MW.

CONDITION: The brooch is in excellent antique condition. The box is in good sturdy condition but has a detached hinge so is in two separate pieces.

ERA: Victorian 1900.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Opal Brooch to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189448
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Archive X A Victorian 9ct yellow gold bar brooch featuring a central three-leaf clover set with a cabochon opal and accent diamonds. View X
Archive XI A Victorian 9ct yellow gold bar brooch featuring a central three-leaf clover set with a cabochon opal and accent diamonds. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian 9ct yellow gold bar brooch featuring a central three-leaf clover set with a cabochon opal and accent diamonds. View XII
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A Victorian 9ct yellow gold bar brooch featuring a central three-leaf clover set with a cabochon opal and accent diamonds.
Boxed Victorian 9CT Gold Opal and Diamond Clover Brooch
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FAQs

Victorian jewellery frequently incorporated floral motifs such as clovers and shamrocks, which symbolised luck, affection, and natural beauty during the 19th century.

Late Victorian bar brooches were commonly crafted in 9ct or 15ct yellow gold, featuring gemstones such as opals, diamonds, or seed pearls set into ornate wirework and floral mountings.

Authentic Victorian pieces often feature period hallmarks or purity stamps such as 9ct or 375, along with hand-finished scrollwork and traditional c-clasp or simple tube hinge pin closures.

A bar brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened to a silk scarf, or attached to the collar of a crisp shirt for an understated decorative accent.

Opals are delicate gemstones requiring gentle care; clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, ultrasonic immersion, or extreme temperature shifts.
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