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A wonderful example of a black 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 that was made circa 1910-1920. Black opal rings are rare and very sought after especially from the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More and Art DecoA movement within the arts between the two Great Wars (1920-1935) across Europe and the US, characterized by its clean, geometric designs. The aesthetic was intended to celebrate an age of progress and the modernity of the machine. More periods. This particular stone shows a multitude of play of colour and there are plenty of visible red flashes. Red in particular is the rarest and most highly valuable colour to be visible in black opals. The opal is surrounded by a cluster of eighteen transition cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. More diamonds.
There is beautiful detail throughout the setting of the ring including crisp millegraining around the diamonds. When worn the ring sits low on the hand making it suitable for careful everyday wear, or alternatively a perfect dress ring.
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Handmade in England, normally £85
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