Description
Marvellous Victorian opal and diamond ring 18 ct gold opal and 6 accents diamonds
Set to the centre with a gorgeous opal that is boarded each side by three wonderful old cut diamonds
The cabochon opal is very colourful flashing green, turquoise, red ,orange & blue
The old mine cut diamonds are clear and bright and with a total weight of about half a carat they make an impressive impact
Hand crafted in 18 carat gold the stones are set in a traditional Victorian setting
This Victorian ring is fully hallmarked at the venerable Chester office in 1897
This beautiful Victorian opal and diamond ring looks stunning when worn.
Opal 5.5mm Diamonds 6 x 2.8mm Total carat weigh circa 0.50 carat
Fully hallmarked Chester 1897 With the makers initials ABS
The hallmarks are crisp and clear
The size is UK S US 9 1/4 it would easily re size
7.3 mm wide at the front and it stands 5.8mm proud of the shank
It weighs 4.8 grams.
This antique ring is in excellent original condition.
Our ref 23159
Further information call Paula 07949058591
Opal
Milky opals were commonly used in late 19th century jewellery when their versatility resulted in a wide assortment of designs such as bangles, set as a line of graduated cabochons with diamonds in between, cluster rings, fringe necklaces and crescent brooches. Superior examples exhibit an attractive play of red, green, and blue colours whilst inferior milky opals are almost completely white with minimal flashes. Milky opals were also set with rubies, emeralds and demantoid garnets in naturalistic designs such as butterflies. Mid-Victorian opals exhibiting a softer play of colour were sometimes set in scrolling gold brooches and necklaces enamelled in royal blue. Opals can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, give the opal just a quick clean and then gently dry with a piece of clean dry kitchen towel.
