An Arts & Crafts silver and gold opal brooch, the bicolour foliate rectangular surround with berry cluster corners.
Opal estimated weight 5.70cts, with good play-of-colour in predominantly green and blue hues.
Opals symbolism is as varied as the gem’s play-of-colour itself, popular the world over. Often associated with sight, common beliefs include the gift of foresight, being the guardian of eyesight and the ability to render the carrier invisible (making the stone known as the patron of thieves). Other beliefs include the opal being gifts from the gods, offering spiritual insight and protection from disease.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard to metal or maker.
Safety chain is base metal.
Date:
Circa 1900-1920.
Length:
2.8cms.
Condition:
General discolouration/tarnish.
Replacement base metal brooch fittings.
Internal crazing to the opal.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
An Arts & Crafts silver and gold opal brooch, the bicolour foliate rectangular surround with berry cluster corners.
Opal estimated weight 5.70cts, with good play-of-colour in predominantly green and blue hues.
Opals symbolism is as varied as the gem’s play-of-colour itself, popular the world over. Often associated with sight, common beliefs include the gift of foresight, being the guardian of eyesight and the ability to render the carrier invisible (making the stone known as the patron of thieves). Other beliefs include the opal being gifts from the gods, offering spiritual insight and protection from disease.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard to metal or maker.
Safety chain is base metal.
Date:
Circa 1900-1920.
Length:
2.8cms.
Condition:
General discolouration/tarnish.
Replacement base metal brooch fittings.
Internal crazing to the opal.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.