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Free Worldwide DeliveryThis 14ct gold ring is in pristine condition. It is eminently wearable as it sits low on the finger. It was made circa 1910 and is most likely of Austrian or German origin. It has been claw set with a beautiful Australian cabochon cut opal that has an approximate weight of just over three carats. It is surrounded by small well matched bright Old European cut diamonds. The opal is a particularly good specimen and displays vivid green and blue flashes with purplish undertones.
When Australian opals appeared on the world market in the 1890’s, the Hungarian mines spread the idea that it was not genuine, probably because gems with such brilliant fire had not been seen before. Australia eventually assumed the mantle of premier opal producer of the world, becoming famous for Lightning Ridge’s colourful and rare black and crystal stones. So they were an exciting new stone and became very fashionable in the early 20th Century.
A beautiful ring that looks stunning when worn.
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This is a particularly good example of an 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 and diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More clusterA group of small diamonds or colourful gemstones grouped together to form a cluster, mimicking the look of a larger gem. Often this group can surround a larger center stone. More ring
Opal
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