Description
Fire opal and diamond ring, circa 1915. Fire opals are an unusual variety of opal, found primarily in Mexico. Popularised in the 19th century, fire opals only occasionally show the rainbow iridescence associated with most opals, but more than make up for it with their distinctive and highly attractive body colours, ranging from a glowing orange to a deep cherry red. The cabochon fire opal at the centre of this ring is of superb quality – of impressive proportions, a deep, fiery orange and and excellent clarity, framed beautifully by an early 20th century yellow gold mount with fleur-de-lis shoulders and a delicate border of charming cushion-shaped diamonds.
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Place Of Origin
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United Kingdom
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Stone Type
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Fire Opal: Approx. 20 carats total
Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 carats total
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Stone Dimensions
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Central Opal: 19mm x 15mm x 10mm
Height of setting: 15mm
Width of setting at front: 18.5mm x 23.5mm
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Metal Type
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18ct yellow gold
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Date Of Manufacture
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1915 - 1920
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Period Of Manufacture
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Edwardian
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Condition
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Excellent
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Signs Of Wear
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Minor wear commensurate with age
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Band Size
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UK K / US 5.5 (complimentary re-size available)
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Weight
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9.60 grams (gross)
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