Edwardian Opal Bracelet charms The sapphire is a round

The sapphire is a round 'native cut' with deep pavilion and slightly off-centre culet to maximise the colour saturation when viewed down the table

Partial St Petersburg assay stamp and maker's mark

Stones: Cultured pearls (9

The somewhat controversial titles "Royal" and "antediluvian" were added in the 1850s

Edwardian Opal Bracelet charms The sapphire is a roundA gorgeous antique bracelet furnished with seven graduated opal cabochons punctuated by strands of icy white, sparkling old cut diamonds. The opals have an unusually warm undertone and exhibit vibrant play of colour, with rainbow flecks across the whole spectrum on display; they rest in gold scalloped claw settings. The diamonds, in contrast, are set in silver which creates a lovely two tone metal effect. Finished with simple gold curb links, the