Opal and diamond corsage ornament, mid 19th century. Photo Sotheby's 2011

Designed as a series of ribbons and leaves, to a central cabochon opal within a floral border, set with cushion-shaped, circular-cut and rose diamonds, suspending a series of four tassels similarly set, brooch fitting;further accompanied by a jabot pin, each terminal set an oval cabochon opal within surrounds of cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, part illustrated. Lot 286. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP

Property of a Spanish aristocratic collection.

Sotheby's, Fine Jewels London, 13 Jul 2011