A fabulous Victorian opal and diamond crescent brooch set with 9 precious opals accentuated with old cut diamonds in gold, typically with the gemstones set in silver. The opals have great fire, predominantly blue/green/pink in color, relating more to the black opal range than pale opal. (Please see the video clip of the brooch as an indication of the depth of colour of the opals, they are notoriously difficult to photograph).
 
The gems graduate in size from approx. 6mm x 4mm at the center down to 3mm x 2mm at each end. Between each opal are pairs of Old Mine cut diamonds set one above the other before terminating with a single diamond at each end. A pierced gallery completes the design. A curved pin with hinged fastening to a C scroll catch. 
 
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VIDEO - https://youtu.be/Lj-tBrxTikw
 
MEASUREMENT – 51mm L x 10mm D 
 
OPAL -  9 Graduated cabochon Opals, estimated 1.00 carat total weight 
 
DIAMONDS 
 
CARAT WEIGHT - 18 small melee diamonds with an estimated 0.24 carat total diamond weight 
COLOUR - L 
CLARITY - VS1 
CUT - Old Mine Cut 
 
MATERIALS – 9 Karat yellow gold/Silver/Opals/Diamonds 
 
WEIGHT - 4.4g
 
HALLMARK – None, (but tested as 9K with a touchstone) 
                        
CONDITION - Overall very good, the opals maintain their strong opalescence and exhibit a delightful play of colour - electric blues, green, pink and yellow. All stones are original and securely set. The brooch fitting opens and closes firmly. All gold work remains in sound order and no dents or large scratches.