Art Deco, 18ct White Gold, Black Opal and Diamond Ring

    Description

    This ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings:

    Black opal and diamond ring, 1920s. Black opals are a particular variety of iridescent opal famed for their dark body colour, against which the play of colour seems even brighter. Black opals are primarily sourced from an areas of Australia known as ‘Lightning Ridge’, and since their discovery in the 19th century they have been the most highly valued variety of opal. The play of colour in opal is down to the fineness of its internal structure, and consequently no two are the same, and some colours are rarer than others. This opal is particularly unusual for its large, rolling flashes of red, which is the rarest colour in opal, and also for the patchwork pattern in which these colours appear, reminiscent of the most highly-valued ‘Harlequin’ opals. Showcasing this extraordinary central stone is a beautiful early 20th century foliate mount set with single-cut and baguette diamonds – the delicate sparkle of the diamonds providing the perfect complement to the opal’s bold flashes of colour.

    Place Of Origin United Kingdom
    Stone Type

    Natural Black Opal: 5 carat (calculated)

    Diamonds: Approx. 0.35 carats (total) / Approx. H colour / VS2/SI clarity on average

    Stone Dimensions

    Black opal: 18.3mm x 10.7mm x 4.6mm

    Height of setting: 5.5mm

    Width of setting at front: 20mm x 18.3mm

    Metal Type 18 carat white gold
    Marks Stamped ‘18’
    Date Of Manufacture 1920 - 1930
    Period Of Manufacture Art Deco
    Condition Very good
    Signs Of Wear Minor wear commensurate with age
    Band Size UK P / US 7.5 (complimentary re-size available)
    Weight 5.71 grams (gross)

    Art Deco, 18ct White Gold, Black Opal and Diamond Ring

      Product form

      SKU: ARB-A02

      £6,500

        • This beautiful ring has sold. Contact us for advice on finding a similar one:

        • WhatsApp Sam on : 07426732855

        Description

        This ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings:

        Black opal and diamond ring, 1920s. Black opals are a particular variety of iridescent opal famed for their dark body colour, against which the play of colour seems even brighter. Black opals are primarily sourced from an areas of Australia known as ‘Lightning Ridge’, and since their discovery in the 19th century they have been the most highly valued variety of opal. The play of colour in opal is down to the fineness of its internal structure, and consequently no two are the same, and some colours are rarer than others. This opal is particularly unusual for its large, rolling flashes of red, which is the rarest colour in opal, and also for the patchwork pattern in which these colours appear, reminiscent of the most highly-valued ‘Harlequin’ opals. Showcasing this extraordinary central stone is a beautiful early 20th century foliate mount set with single-cut and baguette diamonds – the delicate sparkle of the diamonds providing the perfect complement to the opal’s bold flashes of colour.

        Place Of Origin United Kingdom
        Stone Type

        Natural Black Opal: 5 carat (calculated)

        Diamonds: Approx. 0.35 carats (total) / Approx. H colour / VS2/SI clarity on average

        Stone Dimensions

        Black opal: 18.3mm x 10.7mm x 4.6mm

        Height of setting: 5.5mm

        Width of setting at front: 20mm x 18.3mm

        Metal Type 18 carat white gold
        Marks Stamped ‘18’
        Date Of Manufacture 1920 - 1930
        Period Of Manufacture Art Deco
        Condition Very good
        Signs Of Wear Minor wear commensurate with age
        Band Size UK P / US 7.5 (complimentary re-size available)
        Weight 5.71 grams (gross)

        Recently Viewed

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account