A good Victorian gilded 18ct. gold Etruscan brooch, circular form with raised stepped star, ribbon and scroll layers highlighted with a central cabochon full opal framed by six small old cut diamonds above an indigo blue enamelled panel, further framed by five seed pearls, one absent, the suspended tassel below issues from a bell form mount. Pin and safety chain to the reverse. Note: the central section requires re-fitting. Unmarked, testing as 18ct. gold or higher. Weight 29.4gms. Diameter 4.3 cm