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Find Out MoreEdwardian 18ct Gold, Opal & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
№ 934P
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This is a lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a stunning high colour 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 displays strong flashes of blue, green and red. At the turn of the 20th century opals were coming in to England from Australia. The first discovery of common opals in Australia was made near Angaston by the German geologist Johannes Menge in 1849. Both the Queensland Boulder Opal and Lightning Ridge fields attracted miners in the 1880’s. The opals found were exported in large quantities world wide and became really fashionable as the “must” stone to wear! It is surrounded by small 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. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is similar to a bamboo design and links in to the galleryA strip of metal that is pierced with a continuing pattern, often framing vertical lozenge-shaped openings within an upper and lower band. Such strips are used by jewellers to make a claw setting for a finger ring after slicing the strip horizontally so that it becomes a series of points which hold the stone. The complete gallery is called 'closet' and the h... More. It sits low on the finger so it is quite a practical ring to wear. Wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness. A good ring to give to someone that you love.
The DetailsEssentials
Item Number:
№ 934P
Measurements:
Top 1.5cm by 1.1cm
Opal 1cm by 6.5mm
Approx total weight 2 carats
Diamonds approx total weight 0.40 carats
Opal 1cm by 6.5mm
Approx total weight 2 carats
Diamonds approx total weight 0.40 carats
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
5 years ago
Hallmarks
Unmarked, 18ct yellow and white gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
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