





Antique Opal Southern Cross Constellation Brooch, 9ct Gold
Add a touch of intrigue to your repertoire with this antique Opal Southern cross constellation brooch! Her unique form is crafted of buttery 9ct Gold with each end adorned with a vivacious Opal, swimming in iridescent hues.
This Victorian brooch, that can also be worn as a pendant, is packed with antique history! Her carefully formed shape actually mimics a constellation that has been of importance to those across the Southern Hemisphere for at least 50,000 years. It is of such historical significance you will find it on the flags or New Zealand and Australia, amongst many others.
A beauty both inside and out, this is your opportunity to make a historically significant Southern Cross Constellation brooch yours!
Description
Add a touch of intrigue to your repertoire with this antique Opal Southern cross constellation brooch! Her unique form is crafted of buttery 9ct Gold with each end adorned with a vivacious Opal, swimming in iridescent hues.
This Victorian brooch, that can also be worn as a pendant, is packed with antique history! Her carefully formed shape actually mimics a constellation that has been of importance to those across the Southern Hemisphere for at least 50,000 years. It is of such historical significance you will find it on the flags or New Zealand and Australia, amongst many others.
A beauty both inside and out, this is your opportunity to make a historically significant Southern Cross Constellation brooch yours!
SKU: X8413
Item Details
ERA: Victorian, c.1900
MEASUREMENTS: 45mm long x 32.5mm wide.
5 Opals are 6mm in diameter, approx 1.25ct combined.
Weight: 4.1g
MATERIALS: Tests as 9ct Gold throughout, Opal (1.25ct).
HALLMARKS: Since we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.
PACKAGING: Your order will be gift wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.
Condition
VERY GOOD. This antique Opal Southern cross constellation brooch is in very good condition! The Opals are all secure within their settings, smooth to the touch and have a magnificent play of colour! The Gold has retained great form with a buttery hue. There is minimal areas of discolouration to the Gold, but this does not detract from their overall beauty. With fully functioning brooch fittings, she can be affixed to a jacket lapel with confidence!
Shipping
All orders are shipped using DHL express and are securely padded in transit, with full tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. Alternate couriers are available by special request.
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- NEXT-DAY delivery to the UK and EU
- Delivery to the USA in TWO WORKING DAYS
- Orders placed by 1pm (GMT) will be dispatched the same day
RETURNS:
You can return your item for a full refund for any reason by simply getting in touch to let us know within 14 days of receiving it.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER:
This item will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in a Lillicoco presentation box, tied up with a pink ribbon. You’ll also receive a handwritten information booklet and free polishing cloth too!
Please message us or call +44(0)117 925 4798 if you have any questions!
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Ring Size Conversion Chart
Ring Size | Diameter (Inside) | Circumference (Inside) | |||
UK / Australia | USA / Canada | MM | Inches | MM | Inches |
A | 1/2 | 11.95 | 0.47 | 37.54 | 1.49 |
A 1/2 | 3/4 | 12.18 | 0.48 | 38.26 | 1.51 |
B | 1 | 12.37 | 0.49 | 38.86 | 1.53 |
B 1/2 | 1 1/4 | 12.6 | 0.50 | 39.58 | 1.56 |
C | 1 1/2 | 12.78 | 0.50 | 40.15 | 1.58 |
C 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 13 | 0.51 | 40.84 | 1.61 |
D | 2 | 13.21 | 0.52 | 41.5 | 1.63 |
D 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 13.41 | 0.53 | 42.13 | 1.66 |
E | 2 1/2 | 13.61 | 0.54 | 42.76 | 1.68 |
E 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 13.83 | 0.54 | 43.45 | 1.71 |
F | 3 | 14.05 | 0.55 | 44.14 | 1.74 |
F 1/2 | 3 1/8 | 14.15 | 0.56 | 44.45 | 1.75 |
F 3/4 | 3 1/4 | 14.25 | 0.56 | 44.77 | 1.76 |
G | 3 3/8 | 14.36 | 0.57 | 45.11 | 1.77 |
G 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 14.45 | 0.57 | 45.4 | 1.79 |
G 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 14.56 | 0.57 | 45.74 | 1.8 |
H | 3 3/4 | 14.65 | 0.58 | 46.02 | 1.81 |
H 1/2 | 4 | 14.86 | 0.59 | 46.68 | 1.84 |
I | 4 1/4 | 15.04 | 0.59 | 47.25 | 1.86 |
I 1/2 | 4 1/2 | 15.27 | 0.60 | 47.97 | 1.89 |
J | 4 5/8 | 15.4 | 0.61 | 48.38 | 1.9 |
J 1/4 | 4 3/4 | 15.53 | 0.61 | 48.79 | 1.92 |
J 1/2 | 5 | 15.7 | 0.62 | 49.32 | 1.94 |
K | 5 1/8 | 15.8 | 0.62 | 49.64 | 1.95 |
K 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 15.9 | 0.63 | 49.95 | 1.97 |
K 1/2 | 5 3/8 | 16 | 0.63 | 50.27 | 1.98 |
L | 5 1/2 | 16.1 | 0.63 | 50.58 | 1.99 |
L 1/4 | 5 3/4 | 16.3 | 0.64 | 51.21 | 2.02 |
L 1/2 | 5 7/8 | 16.41 | 0.65 | 51.55 | 2.03 |
M | 6 | 16.51 | 0.65 | 51.87 | 2.04 |
M 1/2 | 6 1/4 | 16.71 | 0.66 | 52.5 | 2.07 |
N | 6 1/2 | 16.92 | 0.67 | 53.16 | 2.09 |
N 1/2 | 6 3/4 | 17.13 | 0.67 | 53.82 | 2.12 |
O | 7 | 17.35 | 0.68 | 54.51 | 2.15 |
O 1/2 | 7 1/4 | 17.45 | 0.69 | 54.82 | 2.16 |
P | 7 1/2 | 17.75 | 0.70 | 55.76 | 2.2 |
P 1/2 | 7 3/4 | 17.97 | 0.71 | 56.45 | 2.22 |
Q | 8 | 18.19 | 0.72 | 57.15 | 2.25 |
Q 1/2 | 8 1/4 | 18.35 | 0.72 | 57.65 | 2.27 |
Q 3/4 | 8 1/2 | 18.53 | 0.73 | 58.21 | 2.29 |
R | 8 5/8 | 18.61 | 0.73 | 58.47 | 2.3 |
R 1/4 | 8 3/4 | 18.69 | 0.74 | 58.72 | 2.31 |
R 1/2 | 8 7/8 | 18.8 | 0.74 | 59.06 | 2.32 |
R 3/4 | 9 | 18.89 | 0.75 | 59.34 | 2.35 |
S | 9 1/8 | 19.1 | 0.75 | 60 | 2.36 |
S 1/4 | 9 1/4 | 19.22 | 0.76 | 60.38 | 2.38 |
S 1/2 | 9 3/8 | 19.31 | 0.76 | 60.66 | 2.39 |
S 3/4 | 9 1/2 | 19.41 | 0.76 | 60.98 | 2.4 |
T | 9 5/8 | 19.51 | 0.77 | 61.29 | 2.41 |
T 1/4 | 9 3/4 | 19.62 | 0.77 | 61.64 | 2.43 |
T 1/2 | 10 | 19.84 | 0.78 | 62.33 | 2.45 |
U | 10 1/4 | 20.02 | 0.79 | 62.89 | 2.48 |
U 1/2 | 10 1/2 | 20.2 | 0.80 | 63.46 | 2.5 |
V | 10 5/8 | 20.32 | 0.80 | 63.84 | 2.51 |
V 1/4 | 10 3/4 | 20.44 | 0.81 | 64.21 | 2.53 |
V 1/2 | 11 | 20.68 | 0.81 | 64.97 | 2.56 |
W | 11 1/8 | 20.76 | 0.82 | 65.22 | 2.57 |
W 1/4 | 11 1/4 | 20.85 | 0.82 | 65.5 | 2.58 |
W 1/2 | 11 3/8 | 20.94 | 0.82 | 65.78 | 2.59 |
W 3/4 | 11 1/2 | 21.08 | 0.83 | 66.22 | 2.61 |
X | 11 5/8 | 21.18 | 0.83 | 66.54 | 2.62 |
X 1/4 | 11 3/4 | 21.24 | 0.84 | 66.73 | 2.63 |
X 1/2 | 11 7/8 | 21.3 | 0.84 | 66.92 | 2.64 |
Y | 12 | 21.49 | 0.85 | 67.51 | 2.66 |
Y 1/2 | 12 1/4 | 21.69 | 0.85 | 68.14 | 2.68 |
Z | 12 1/2 | 21.89 | 0.86 | 68.77 | 2.71 |