Victorian Opal & Diamond Swan Brooch rivière necklace set with a two halo

set with a two halo clusters of gemstones - blue sapphire and white diamond - around a central old cut diamond

3mm central pearl surrounded by a halo of glistening single cut diamonds in millegrain "petal" mounts

with each one given layers of sentimental and/or romantic meaning

you can still find functioning caps for these

Fabulous High Victorian locket set with diamonds and pearls and featuring a stylised buckle motif to the front

Victorian Opal & Diamond Swan Brooch rivière necklace set with a two haloDATE: 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