Fire opals are amazing stones and are found in Mexico. The Mayans and Aztecs loved this gemstone and used it in mosaics and for ritualistic purposes. They called it \u201cquetzalitzlipyollitli\u201d, the \u201cThe bird of paradise stone\u201d. The stone knowledge of Mexico\u2019s natives, which had been handed down for generations sank into oblivion for a long time until in the early 1800s, the fiery treasures hidden in the Mexican highlands were remembered, and mining gradually started again.<\/p>\n
This ring was made in the 1920s and has claw been set with an amazing rectangular fancy cut fire opal. On either side are small claw set diamonds in a stylised leaf motif with diamonds on either side.<\/p>\n
A stunning ring that would be sure to attract attention!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Fire opals are amazing stones and are found in Mexico. The Mayans and Aztecs loved this gemstone and used it in mosaics and for ritualistic purposes. They called it \u201cquetzalitzlipyollitli\u201d, the \u201cThe bird of paradise stone\u201d. The stone knowledge of Mexico\u2019s natives, which had been handed down for generations sank into oblivion for a long […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1000000955335,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"1":"product","6":"type-vintage-dress-rings","7":"type-vintage-engagement-rings","8":"type-vintage-rings","9":"period-art-deco","10":"material-diamond","11":"material-fire-opal","12":"material-metals","13":"material-platinum","14":"material-precious-stones","15":"collection-christmas-gifts","16":"collection-conversation-starters","17":"collection-gifts-for-her","18":"collection-gifts-to-wow","19":"ring-styles-geometric","20":"ring-central-stone-fire-opal","22":"first","23":"instock","24":"taxable","25":"shipping-taxable","26":"purchasable","27":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"