A DIVISION THREE INCREDIBLE GEMSTONE BUTTON

Description

1 Large 20th century multi colored Boulder OPAL example. This highly prized natural and very durable variety of Opal gemstones comes from the Cretaceous rocks of Queensland Australia. These opals are generally found with thin veins of colorful opal embedded in a natural host rock typically a brown ironstone as witnessed by the back image of this button where the shank was set. This is an incredibly gorgeous and rare example for button collectors. This is an especially nice specimen and would add nicely to any collection. A truly RARE find with such fire in the stone.

DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
Date or EraDIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918

Condition

PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

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A DIVISION THREE INCREDIBLE GEMSTONE BUTTON

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Estimate $300-$600Apr 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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