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Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900
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Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by AC Silver
Description

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 8.64 carat boulder opal and 3.00 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our diverse brooches collection.

This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in platinum.

The brooch is ornamented to the centre with a feature claw set 8.64ct cabochon cut boulder opal.

The stunning cabochon opal is encircled by twenty-six pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European and eight cut, totalling 1.80cts.

The impressive antique brooch is ornamented with a 0.65ct and 0.55ct Old European cut diamond, each individually millegrain decorated collet set to either end, completing the design.

The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp.

This antique opal brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.

This impressive antique opal brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

This stunning boulder opal brooch is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This boulder opal brooch with diamonds is highly prized for the vibrant flashes of colour running through the stones natural ironstone matrix, making it completely unique and particularly appealing to collectors and lovers of unusual jewellery. Its rarity, craftsmanship, and striking appearance also give it strong heirloom appeal, making it ideal for someone who appreciates jewellery with both artistic character and lasting value.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this opal and diamond brooch.

Condition

This impressive antique opal brooch is exceptional quality, set with a stunning feature boulder opal displaying a scintillating play of colour and presence.

The impressive high colour graded feature diamonds display a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

The supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

The brooch is an exceptional gauge of platinum and is in exceptional condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique opal jewellery/estate jewelry.

Opal Quality

Type Boulder

Cut Oval Cabochon

Content 8.64 carats

Dimensions 17.31mm (length) x 15.01mm (width) x 5.27mm (depth)

Diamond Quality

Feature Diamond One

Colour I

Clarity SI2

Cut Old European

Content 0.65 carat

Dimensions 5.22mm (length) x 5.19mm (width) x 3.23mm (depth)

Feature Diamond Two

Colour I

Clarity VS2

Cut Old European

Content 0.55 carat

Dimensions 5.11mm (length) x 5.09mm (width) x 3.05mm (depth)

Supporting Diamonds

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) SI2

Cut Old European/Eight

Content 1.80 carats

Total Diamond Content

3.00 carats

Number of Diamonds

28

Dimensions

Length of setting 3.7cm/1.46'

Width of setting 1.8cm/0.71'

Across pin 3.2cm/1.26'

Height of setting 6.85mm/0.27'

Weight

6.14 grams

Date: Circa 1900

SKU: C9824

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.685cm (0.27")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
3.7cm (1.46")
Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Edwardian Boulder Opal Brooch to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236145
Dealers Internal Reference
C9824
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Description
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 8.64 carat boulder opal and 3.00 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our diverse brooches collection.

This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in platinum.

fig 1. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 1. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

The brooch is ornamented to the centre with a feature claw set 8.64ct cabochon cut boulder opal.

“
The stunning cabochon opal is encircled by twenty-six pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European and eight cut, totalling 1.
AC Silver

80cts.

fig 2. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 2. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

The impressive antique brooch is ornamented with a 0.65ct and 0.55ct Old European cut diamond, each individually millegrain decorated collet set to either end, completing the design.

The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp.

fig 3. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 3. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

This antique opal brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.

This impressive antique opal brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

fig 4. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 4. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

This stunning boulder opal brooch is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This boulder opal brooch with diamonds is highly prized for the vibrant flashes of colour running through the stones natural ironstone matrix, making it completely unique and particularly appealing to collectors and lovers of unusual jewellery. Its rarity, craftsmanship, and striking appearance also give it strong heirloom appeal, making it ideal for someone who appreciates jewellery with both artistic character and lasting value.

fig 5. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 5. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this opal and diamond brooch.

fig 6. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 6. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

Condition

This impressive antique opal brooch is exceptional quality, set with a stunning feature boulder opal displaying a scintillating play of colour and presence.

The impressive high colour graded feature diamonds display a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

fig 7. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 7. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

The supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

The brooch is an exceptional gauge of platinum and is in exceptional condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique opal jewellery/estate jewelry.

fig 8. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 8. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

Opal Quality

Type Boulder

Cut Oval Cabochon

Content 8.64 carats

Dimensions 17.31mm (length) x 15.01mm (width) x 5.27mm (depth)

Diamond Quality

Feature Diamond One

Colour I

Clarity SI2

Cut Old European

Content 0.65 carat

fig 9. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 9. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

Dimensions 5.22mm (length) x 5.19mm (width) x 3.23mm (depth)

Feature Diamond Two

Colour I

Clarity VS2

Cut Old European

Content 0.55 carat

Dimensions 5.11mm (length) x 5.09mm (width) x 3.05mm (depth)

Supporting Diamonds

fig 10. An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
fig 10. Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) SI2

Cut Old European/Eight

Content 1.80 carats

Total Diamond Content

3.00 carats

Number of Diamonds

28

Dimensions

Length of setting 3.7cm/1.46'

Width of setting 1.8cm/0.71'

Across pin 3.2cm/1.26'

Height of setting 6.85mm/0.27'

Weight

6.14 grams

Date: Circa 1900

SKU: C9824

Height
0.685cm (0.27")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
3.7cm (1.46")
Date of Manufacture

AC Silver has dated this Edwardian Boulder Opal Brooch to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236145
Dealers Internal Ref
C9824
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An Edwardian platinum brooch featuring an oval cabochon boulder opal surrounded by a halo of diamonds and two outer accent diamonds.
Antique 8.64ct Boulder Opal and 3.00ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1900
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  • ObjectBrooches & Pins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPlatinum, Boulder Opal, Diamond
  • ColourMulticoloured, Silver
  • MotifsHalo setting, millegrain border, oval cabochon cut, claw setting
  • SizeH 0.685 cm (0 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 3.7 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian platinum brooch dates from circa 1900 and exemplifies fine antique jewellery design. The central setting holds an 8.64 carat oval cabochon boulder opal displaying vibrant flashes of red and green across its natural ironstone matrix, secured in claws and surrounded by twenty-six pavé set diamonds in a halo arrangement. Two additional outer Old European cut diamonds, weighing 0.65 carat and 0.55 carat respectively, sit at either end in millegrain decorated collet settings. The silver-coloured platinum frame incorporates a millegrain border, visible prongs holding the central stone, and a hinged pin and clasp securing the reverse. Measuring 0.685 cm high, 1.8 cm wide, and 3.7 cm deep, this piece is worn on garments such as lapels, collars, or scarves to add a decorative accent to contemporary outfits. It functions as a wearable item for formal wear, anniversaries, or special gatherings where antique accessories are displayed.

Edwardian jewellery, produced between 1901 and 1915, is characterised by light, garland-style motifs, delicate filigree, and the widespread introduction of platinum mountings to highlight natural gemstones.

These brooches frequently incorporate natural solid or boulder opals paired with old cut diamonds, set into platinum or gold using millegrain borders and hand-formed claw settings.

Authentic pieces from this period typically feature un-plated platinum mountings, hand-applied millegrain edging, old European or mine-cut diamonds, and early 20th-century maker marks or hallmarks.

An antique brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a coat or blazer, secured at the neckline of a silk blouse, attached to a velvet ribbon as a choker, or worn on a fabric evening bag.

Opals should be cleaned gently using a soft, damp cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding prolonged immersion, ultrasonic baths, extreme heat, or acidic chemicals to prevent surface damage.
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