Antique, Late Victorian opal & diamond five-stone ring
Current band size: UK: N / US: 7 /
Single complimentary resize available, this ring can be adjusted up or down.
Provenance
Original to c.1898, this opal and diamond five-stone ring was made in the late Victorian era. Set with several cabochon-cut opals interspersed by two old-mine cut diamonds. Opal 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.
The lively play-of-colour combined with the bright twinkle of the antique diamonds make this ring a joy to wear and admire.
The 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.
The Natural Stones
- Principal opal weight: 0.10ct
- Principal opal size: Length 3.5mm; Width 3.5mm; Depth 1.5mm
- Total opal weight: 0.20ct
- Total diamond weight: 0.08ct
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold
- Hallmarks: Marked with hallmarks that trace the ring to Birmingham, 1898 and indicate 18ct yellow gold. Further marked with 'H & S' maker's mark for Hawksford & Son.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 6mm; Width 14mm
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Height of Setting: 3.2mm
General Wear & Condition
- Excellent: minor 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.
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.
For orders from all other countries, orders are shipped via FedEx or DHL, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 4-5 business days for your order to arrive.
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.
