9.30 ct Opal and 0.95 ct Diamond, 18 ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique Circa 1895

This stunning antique brooch has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold with a platinum setting.

The 18ct yellow gold bar is ornamented to the centre with a feature millegrain decorated yellow gold collet set 9.30ct cabochon cut opal.

The feature gemstone is encircled by forty Old European round cut diamonds, platinum set to the cluster arrangement and completing the design.

The antique opal brooch is secured to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp.

This brooch has been hallmarked to the side of the plain bar with the French import mark (owl); this mark is used for finished articles brought into France to be examined by the French assay office.

The brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct gold and platinum.

This 19th century opal brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading card.

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This impressive 19th century opal brooch is exceptional quality, set with a stunning feature opal with a scintillating display of colour.

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

The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and platinum and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the side of the setting.

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Cut Cabochon

Content 9.30 carats

Dimensions 23.58mm x 12.56mm x 5.45mm

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1

Cut Old European

Content 0.95 carat

Length of setting 5.4cm/2.13"

Width of setting 1.73cm/0.68"

Across pin 5.1cm/2.01"

Height of setting 9.27mm/0.36"

11.22 grams