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Find Out MoreVictorian 18ct Gold Rub Over set Opal & Diamond Ring
№ A45
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A stunning 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been rub over set with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
More cut opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that has an approximate weight of 1.15 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... More and two old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds that have a total approximate weight of half a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... More. The opal displays vivid flashes of green and blue with red undertones. A rub over set ring (also known as a bezelA metal rim which holds the stone in a piece of jewellery. This metal band has its top edges smoothed over to better hold the stone in place. More set ring) is when the gemstone is completely encircled by a thin, continuous protective wall or collar of precious metal. It is considered the most secure way to mount a gemstone. The solid metal rim guards the stone’s edges against chipping, cracking, or knocking loose.
More cut opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that has an approximate weight of 1.15 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... More and two old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds that have a total approximate weight of half a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... More. The opal displays vivid flashes of green and blue with red undertones. A rub over set ring (also known as a bezelA metal rim which holds the stone in a piece of jewellery. This metal band has its top edges smoothed over to better hold the stone in place. More set ring) is when the gemstone is completely encircled by a thin, continuous protective wall or collar of precious metal. It is considered the most secure way to mount a gemstone. The solid metal rim guards the stone’s edges against chipping, cracking, or knocking loose.
This style is very popular today.
The Details
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Item Number:
№ A45
Dimensions:
10 mm (H) x 18 mm (W)
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 months ago
Stones
OpalCut:
Cabochon Cut
Weight:
1.15 carats
Dimensions:
7.9 x 6.7 x 3.8 mm
2 DiamondsCut:
Old Mine Cut
Weight:
0.5 carat
Hallmarks
Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
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- Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
- Check delicate settings regularly
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