Stunning yellow opal Uranium crystal drop brooch.

An absolutely stunning vintage brooch adorned with glossy yellow iridescent finished cabochons and light amethyst crystals.

This brooch is an amazing statement piece and really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Excellent quality.

The yellow cabochons glow under a UV light due to the presence of Uranium.

Details -

Length - 5.2cm
Width - 3.8cm
Metal - Gold tone alloy

The Uranium crystals used in this piece of jewellery are 'new, old stock' genuine vintage crystals.

About Uranium Glass -

Uranium glass / crystals glow a vibrant, bright green under a blacklight / UV light.
Uranium, usually in Oxide Diuranate form was added to a glass mix before melting to result in a beautiful green colour. Naturally Uranium glass in direct sunlight will give of a fluorescent green colour and due to it's glowing properties under UV light Uranium glass has become highly collectible today.
Uranium can be found in green glass, yellow glass and even white and blue glass although the majority is green.

Along with Uranium jewellery you will also find some other UV reactive pieces containing Cadmium or Selenium.

Please take a look at my other listings for more Uranium glass and UV reactive jewellery.

Materials: Glass, crystals.