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Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch, Circa 1880
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Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 9 February 2023 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

Incredible workmanship and detail on this exceptional Victorian star brooch. The six rayed star features a round cabochon opal at the centre displaying a lively play of colour, with thirty-six diamonds (eighteen old mine cuts and eighteen rose cuts) of graduating size in a fine, hand-sawn double gallery.

Cut – Round cabochon opal with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are G to I.

Clarity – VS2 to SI2; all the stone are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The opal is approximately 2.00 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 3.50 carat.

Circa – 1880.

Measurements – 43.6 x 44.6mm.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. Tested.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA506382
Dealers Internal Reference
115AB1007
Description
Incredible workmanship and detail on this exceptional Victorian star brooch. The six rayed star features a round cabochon opal at the centre displaying a lively play of colour, with thirty-six diamonds (eighteen old mine cuts and eighteen rose cuts) of graduating size in a fine, hand-sawn double gallery.
fig 1. Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch, circa 1880
fig 1. Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch, Circa 1880

Cut – Round cabochon opal with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are G to I.

Clarity – VS2 to SI2; all the stone are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The opal is approximately 2.00 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 3.50 carat.

Circa – 1880.

Measurements – 43.6 x 44.6mm.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. Tested.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA506382
Dealers Internal Ref
115AB1007
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gatsby
Verified Since May 2014
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Location: Gatsby Jewellery Ltd, 3 Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7ES, United Kingdom
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Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch, circa 1880
Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch, circa 1880
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Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch, circa 1880
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)
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