A late Victorian opal and diamond cluster bar brooch

Description

central heart shaped cluster with a claw set opal displaying blue, green and orange play of colour, 11.3 x 9.3mm, estimated approximate weight 1.50ct, surrounded by a border of sixteen cut down set old mine cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.60ct, tapered white and yellow bar, length 7.1cm, pin and hook fitting with a safety catch and chain, unhallmarked, stamped '15CT', white metal on bar tested as platinum and settings tested as silver, weight 7g

Condition report:

Overall condition: Good

All stones present and secure

Minor abrasion to opal

Abrasion and chipping to diamonds

Wear tosilver settings

Tarnishing to settings and bar

General wear and tear scratches to bar

Pin and hinded safety hook opens and closes positively