Lot 114

Vintage Gold-Tone White Opal Stick Pin – Oval Cabochon in Decorative Openwork Floral Setting

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Vintage Gold-Tone White Opal Stick Pin – Oval Cabochon in Decorative Openwork Floral Setting
Vintage Gold-Tone White Opal Stick Pin – Oval Cabochon in Decorative Openwork Floral Setting
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Vintage Gold-Tone White Opal Stick Pin – Oval Cabochon in Decorative Openwork Floral Setting

Current Bid: $20

(2 Bids)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An elegant vintage stick pin featuring a luminous oval white opal cabochon mounted within an ornate gold-tone openwork floral setting. The finely executed mounting frames the gemstone with delicate looping wirework, creating a graceful floral motif that enhances the opal's natural beauty while reflecting the refined aesthetic of classic estate jewelry. The polished oval cabochon displays a soft white body color with lively flashes of green, pink, orange, and blue play-of-color, the hallmark characteristic that has made opal one of the world's most treasured gemstones. The decorative openwork setting allows light to surround the stone, creating an airy and sophisticated presentation suitable for both men's and women's attire. Stick pins enjoyed immense popularity from the late Victorian period through the mid-twentieth century, adorning lapels, cravats, scarves, hats, and ascots. Today they remain highly collectible as examples of timeless craftsmanship and elegant personal accessories. This example combines the enduring appeal of opal with a distinctive floral-inspired mounting that offers exceptional display and wearable appeal. Whether worn as a refined accessory or displayed within a collection of estate jewelry, this attractive vintage stick pin represents a charming example of classic gemstone jewelry with enduring decorative appeal.

  • Condition: Very good vintage condition. The opal exhibits attractive multicolored play-of-color and appears free from significant chips or cracks under normal visual inspection. The gold-tone openwork setting shows light surface wear and minor patina consistent with age and careful use. Pin shaft remains straight with expected age-related wear. Sold as photographed.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 + $50