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1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890
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1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

19th century
For Sale by AC Silver
Description

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.50 carat opal, 0.72 carat diamond, 0.90 carat sapphire and 0.01 carat ruby, 9 carat yellow gold and silver set swan brooch; part of our antique Victorian jewellery and estate jewelry collections.

This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold with silver settings.

The bar brooch has been modelled in the form of a swan.

The body of the swan is embellished with an impressive yellow gold collet set 1.50ct cabochon cut opal.

The neck, wing and tail feathers of the bird are ornamented with twenty-three pavé set Dutch cut diamonds; these hand-cut stones contribute to the distinctly antique character of the piece.

The swan's head incorporates a pavé set Old European round cut diamond to a single 0.01ct cabochon cut ruby, representing the eye.

The lower portion of the brooch bears sinuous intertwining designs creating the imagery of the water, ornamented with eleven further pavé set Dutch cut diamonds.

The yellow gold bar of the brooch terminates to either end with an individually claw set round faceted blue sapphire, totalling 0.90cts.

This brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and C shaped clasp fastening.

This impressive antique bird brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 carat gold and silver.

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

This Victorian gemstone swan brooch in gold is best suited to occasions that celebrate love, grace and meaningful personal milestones, combining elegant symbolism with the charm of antique craftsmanship. Swans have long been associated with devotion, loyalty, beauty and lifelong partnership, making this style of brooch particularly appropriate for anniversaries, romantic gifts, milestone birthdays or significant life celebrations.

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.

Condition

This impressive bird brooch is excellent quality, set with an impressive opal displaying a fine play of colour and presence.

The impressive sapphires and ruby display a fine colour and brilliance.

The well colour matched diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

This type of brooch/brooch has a classic antique appearance and as such cannot be brightened.

The brooch is an excellent gauge of silver and is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of animal related jewellery.

Opal Quality

Cut Cabochon

Content 1.50 carats

Sapphire Quality

Colour Blue

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.90 carat

Ruby Quality

Cut Cabochon

Content 0.01 carat

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1

Cut Old European/Dutch

Content 0.72 carat

Number of Diamonds

35

Dimensions

Length of setting 5.3cm/2.09'

Width of setting 2.13cm/0.84'

Across pin 3.8cm/1.5'

Height of setting 8.64mm/0.34'

Weight

8.32 grams

Date: Circa 1890

SKU: C9823

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.864cm (0.34")
Width
2.13cm (0.84")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Victorian Opal Swan Brooch to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237897
Dealers Internal Reference
C9823
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Description
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.50 carat opal, 0.72 carat diamond, 0.90 carat sapphire and 0.
“
01 carat ruby, 9 carat yellow gold and silver set swan brooch; part of our antique Victorian jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
AC Silver
fig 1. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 1. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold with silver settings.

The bar brooch has been modelled in the form of a swan.

The body of the swan is embellished with an impressive yellow gold collet set 1.50ct cabochon cut opal.

fig 2. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 2. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

The neck, wing and tail feathers of the bird are ornamented with twenty-three pavé set Dutch cut diamonds; these hand-cut stones contribute to the distinctly antique character of the piece.

The swan's head incorporates a pavé set Old European round cut diamond to a single 0.01ct cabochon cut ruby, representing the eye.

fig 3. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 3. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

The lower portion of the brooch bears sinuous intertwining designs creating the imagery of the water, ornamented with eleven further pavé set Dutch cut diamonds.

The yellow gold bar of the brooch terminates to either end with an individually claw set round faceted blue sapphire, totalling 0.90cts.

fig 4. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 4. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

This brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and C shaped clasp fastening.

This impressive antique bird brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 carat gold and silver.

fig 5. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 5. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

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

This Victorian gemstone swan brooch in gold is best suited to occasions that celebrate love, grace and meaningful personal milestones, combining elegant symbolism with the charm of antique craftsmanship. Swans have long been associated with devotion, loyalty, beauty and lifelong partnership, making this style of brooch particularly appropriate for anniversaries, romantic gifts, milestone birthdays or significant life celebrations.

fig 6. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 6. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

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.

Condition

This impressive bird brooch is excellent quality, set with an impressive opal displaying a fine play of colour and presence.

fig 7. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 7. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

The impressive sapphires and ruby display a fine colour and brilliance.

The well colour matched diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

This type of brooch/brooch has a classic antique appearance and as such cannot be brightened.

fig 8. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 8. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

The brooch is an excellent gauge of silver and is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of animal related jewellery.

Opal Quality

fig 9. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 9. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

Cut Cabochon

Content 1.50 carats

Sapphire Quality

Colour Blue

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.90 carat

Ruby Quality

Cut Cabochon

Content 0.01 carat

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1

fig 10. An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
fig 10. 1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

Cut Old European/Dutch

Content 0.72 carat

Number of Diamonds

35

Dimensions

Length of setting 5.3cm/2.09'

Width of setting 2.13cm/0.84'

Across pin 3.8cm/1.5'

Height of setting 8.64mm/0.34'

Weight

8.32 grams

Date: Circa 1890

SKU: C9823

Height
0.864cm (0.34")
Width
2.13cm (0.84")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Date of Manufacture

AC Silver has dated this Victorian Opal Swan Brooch to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237897
Dealers Internal Ref
C9823
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Archive I An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.

1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

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Archive II An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires. View VIII
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An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
1.50ct Opal, 0.72ct Diamond, 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Swan Brooch - Antique Circa 1890
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An antique Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central swan motif set with diamonds and an oval opal body, flanked by two blue sapphires.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Opal, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby
  • ColourGold, Blue, White
  • MotifsSwan motif, Bar pin structure, Bezel set opal, C-clasp fastener
  • SizeH 0.864 cm (0 in) x W 2.13 cm (1 in) x D 5.3 cm (2 in)

This Victorian brooch takes the form of a swan positioned on a bar pin, created in 9 carat yellow gold and silver settings. A central cabochon cut opal forms the body of the bird, whilst pavé set Dutch cut diamonds and an Old European round cut diamond ornament the neck, wings, tail feathers, head, and the water imagery beneath. A single cabochon cut ruby forms the eye, and round faceted blue sapphires terminate each end of the gold bar. The piece measures 0.864 cm high, 2.13 cm wide, and 5.3 cm deep. In a contemporary setting, this brooch fastens to clothing via a hinged pin and C shaped clasp on the reverse, making it suitable for wear on garments during formal occasions, anniversaries, or significant life celebrations. The combination of gold, white diamonds, blue sapphires, and a red ruby provides a distinct palette of colours on the garment when worn.

Popular during the late 19th century, Victorian bar brooches featuring nature-inspired motifs like swans symbolised grace and fidelity, often crafted in gold and set with gemstones.

Late Victorian brooches frequently utilised yellow gold or silver-topped gold, incorporating native or imported gemstones such as opals, diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-cut gemstones, simple C-clasp fasteners, elongated pin stems, and period hallmarks or metal markings indicative of late 19th-century manufacturing.

An antique bar brooch can be pinned to coat lapels, jacket collars, silk scarves, or velvet ribbons to incorporate historical details into contemporary wardrobes.

Opals are porous and sensitive to extreme temperature changes and moisture, so the piece should be wiped gently with a soft dry cloth and stored separately from harder gemstones.
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