Fine Jewelry and Timepieces

Superficial scratches to the metal consistent with wear are present. Minor areas of discoloration to the metal are present. All stones are present and securely set into the brooch. One of the smaller white opals display's moderate to significant crazing. The central opal has no gemological evidence of crazing visible under 10X magnification. The white opals have good play-of-color in the red, orange, blue and green range.

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