Victorian Opal Brooch with Decorative Bar Setting C. 1890 decorative bar setting this cross would pair beautifully

this cross would pair beautifully with a chunky chain

Fobs are charms or ornaments that were commonly worn by men in the Victorian Era as counterweights to their pocket watches

floral finishes

these earrings are fashioned in a “dew drop” shape

Victorian Opal Brooch with Decorative Bar Setting C. 1890 decorative bar setting this cross would pair beautifullyIt seems a universal truth that opals contain a certain magic. Believed by the Ancient Greeks to bestow prophecy and protection, cherished across cultures as talismans of healing, and celebrated in Europe as the stone of hope. Queen Victoria herself adored the gem, famously gifting opals to her daughters, ensuring its place as one of the 19th centurys most beloved stones. This brooch, crafted in 15ct yellow gold around 1890, centers on a magnificent