Victorian 22ct Black Opal Ring

A pretty solitaire ring from the late Victorian period, c1900. The ring is made from 22ct gold, marked on the inside of the shank, and has a simple black opal set in a rub over setting. The opal is a natural stone and exhibits beautiful play of colour throughout with hints of green, red and blue. The gold is a lovely rich colour and compliments the ‘stormy’ stone perfectly.

This ring should be worn with care due to the nature of the stone.

Details:

Materials - 22ct Gold (marked), Black Opal

Age - Turn of the last Century, c1900

Size - The opal measures approx 7.8mm by 5.5mm.

Ring Size - UK L US 5 3/4 This ring could be resized a little.

Condition - Very good. Evidence of a chip to the back of the stone, likely there originally and only visible through a loupe when looking inside the setting. The stone is stable.

Weight - 2.08g