Antique, Victorian Australian precious opal five-stone ring
Current band size: UK: O / US: 7.5 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up but we wouldn't recommend sizing down.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
Original to c.1900, this late Victorian five-stone features an impressive set of five natural precious white opals with incredible play-of-colour. They have been carefully graduated in size, with the largest central opal weighing approximately 0.61ct, the smallest 0.12ct. The overall proportions of the ring are very flattering on the finger. The opals have an evenly distributed play-of-colour with the predominant iridescence colour being a bright orangey-pink with smaller flashes of green.
The style of this ring is known as the carved half-hoop, which was popular from the late Victorian period and well into the Edwardian era. The opals are all claw-set above an intricately carved gallery with fleur-de-lys style motifs and scrollwork. The shoulders are engraved with refined ridged detail, effortlessly flowing through to a solid 18ct yellow gold D-shape shank.
The Natural Stones
- Principal opal weight: 0.61ct
- Principal opal size: Length 7.9mm; Width 5.6mm; Depth 2.5mm
- Total opal weight: 1.51ct; Five cabochon-cut natural precious white opals.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: Marked with an indistinct '18CT' to indicate 18ct yellow gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 7.8mm; Width 18.8mm (including shoulders)
- Height of Setting: 3.6mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: 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.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
We provide free express shipping on all online orders.
For UK orders, orders are shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 1-2 business days for your order to arrive.
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Both UK and international shipments are fully tracked and traceable and require a signature from customers upon receipt.
For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
