THREE BLACK OPALS sculptural openwork gold brooch

THREE BLACK OPALS gold openwork brooch of sculptural Flowers and two Ribbon Bows
Opals : Center is triangular 10 x 5 mm, with harlequin red & orange flash, two are pear shape, avg 8.75 x 5.25 mm each; all are bi-convex, 2.5mm deep, fine polish front and back,; all measurements approximate, each approximately ½ carat, total 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 carats
Circa : 1905 - 1915
Length of Brooch : 1-1/2” x height 5/8” (40 x 20 mm)
Green Gold, 14 or 18k; ; Gross Weight : .269 troy oz;

Superb finishing and construction, including original hand- made safety latch and hinge in fine original crisp and secure condition

Black Opal was unknown until 1872, when the first samples were discovered in Queensland, Australia; a second discovery followed in 1889, in Australia's New South Wales. (Ref : Romero, C. WARMAN'S JEWELRY, 2nd ed, 1988, Timeline, p XX)

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