Jewellery, Silver and Objects of Vertu

An opal and diamond stickpin, circa 1900, the tapered polished opal bead in a shaped cup setting above an old brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in silver and gold, case signed ‘James Aitchison’, terminal length 17mm. £160-£200

The piece has probably been converted, the terminal previously forming a pendant drop, with the stickpin fitting later added. The opal has a good play of colour and light wear only. Diamond weight approximately 0.09 carats. Case is in reasonable condition with just a few scuffs to the exterior.