Victorian Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring

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Victorian Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring

$875.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1870

A beautiful Opal and Diamond cluster ring. The diamond sits in the centre of a navy blue enamelled star and eight vibrant opals displaying an array of colour. The band is modelled in 18 carat yellow gold and displays English hallmarks for the year 1870.

Opal has long been a symbol of hope, purity and truth. However, Nomadic Arab tribes believed the opal fell to Earth during thunderstorms and held lightning inside.

STONES

Opal & Diamond

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 1.1 x 1.1cm

Rise off finger: 4.5mm

Width of band: 2.1mm

WEIGHT

3.8g

MARKS

English hallmarks for 18k gold, Birmingham, c.1870

CONDITION

Excellent