{"product_id":"antique-late-victorian-opal-diamond-five-stone-ring","title":"Antique, Late Victorian opal \u0026 diamond five-stone ring","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal to c.1898, this opal and diamond five-stone ring was made in the late Victorian era. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSet with several cabochon-cut opals interspersed by two old-mine cut diamonds. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOpal is prized for its enchanting 'play-of-colour' - an optical effect in which flashes of iridescent colour shift and dance in the light. Here, the opals display vivid tones of violet and green, while the central stone is distinguished by a delicate pink body colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lively play-of-colour combined with the bright twinkle of the antique diamonds make this ring a joy to wear and admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stones are in open back claw settings with decorative scallop detail, to shoulders that gently taper to a ridge. The band is 18ct yellow gold and fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay office 1898.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal opal weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.10ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal opal size: \u003c\/strong\u003eLength 3.5mm; Width 3.5mm; Depth 1.5mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal opal weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.20ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diamond weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.08ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition: \u003c\/strong\u003e18ct yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarked with hallmarks that trace the ring to Birmingham, 1898 and indicate 18ct yellow gold. Further marked with 'H \u0026amp; S' maker's mark for Hawksford \u0026amp; Son.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eLength 6mm; Width 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/strong\u003eminor wear commensurate with age. All stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57978321568125,"sku":"ARB-3382","price":2401.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/victorian-opal-diamond-five-stone-ring-gold.jpg?v=1777033397","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/en-au\/products\/antique-late-victorian-opal-diamond-five-stone-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}