Victorian Opal & Diamond Swan Brooch rivière necklace An exceptional vintage gold charm

An exceptional vintage gold charm modelled as a Hawker Hurricane fighter plane

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The oval rock crystal centres are surrounded by emerald and diamond compass points

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Victorian Opal & Diamond Swan Brooch rivière necklace An exceptional vintage gold charmDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Supreme grace a trait shared by both this brooch, and the swan it's modelled after. Beautifully crafted in silver and 15k gold, the body comprising a large white opal displaying excellent play of colour: a broad swathe of blue and green cuts through a predominantly red, orange, and pink background. With diamond set head and tail feathers, ruby eyes, and gold beak. Although people often say it, it's categorically untrue that a