Vintage ,1970s cabochon australian opal ring
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
A play-of-colour resembling that of an artist’s palette, this mesmerising opal gemstone is completely natural, formed by mother nature. I have always found opals as gemstones truly inspiring. Opals are formed when rainwater carries silica into hollows and fissures in ground rocks. As time goes by the silica molecules create a lattice structure, and as light passes through it, it diffracts and splits into different colours. This simple explanation belies the true splendour of opals and their explosions of rainbow colour, no two of which are the same. This ring is set with a superb opal showing an astonishingly intricate and vivid play of colour, like the feathers of a kingfisher. This mesmerisingly beautiful stone is set within an organically textured mount, which complements it beautifully. A superb jewel to be savoured and worn on special occasions to best preserve its iridescent beauty.
History
- Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
- Date Period: Circa 1980.
The stones
- Opal weight: 10.00ct
- Opal size: Length 16.7mm; Width 13.1mm; Depth 7.2mm
Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Band Size: UK I / US 4.25.
- Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. Please enquire for resizing.
The ring overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 13.1mm; Width 18.8mm; Height of setting 8.2mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
- Condition: All stone(s) secure, safely set and fully covered with the metal. No damage to the setting, minor scratches due to age, recently polished and checked by our workshop.
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.
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