Magnificent Antique Victorian Natural Opal and 1.80ct Old Mine Diamond Ring

Antique Victorian Natural Opal and 1.80ct Old Mine Diamond Ring

A magnificent antique Victorian natural opal and 1.80ct old mine cut diamond ring. Scarce, hard to find, distinctive opal rings from the Victorian period are sought after worldwide.

This striking Victorian example is one of the more beautiful indeed.
Of English origin, 1880 ca, it has it all! Charming oval design with two large side diamonds to the magnificent colourful opal with a continuous frame of sparkle.

The centre opal is such a star, approx 1.70ct measuring 10.80 mm. x 7.04 mm. Vivid blues and greens dominate the colour play of the opal, hints of red-orange are scattered in between changing in shape and colour as you move the magic opal through the light. The rich diamond surrounding makes it even more precious and unique as the mesmerizing opal is literally surrounded by old mine cut diamonds.

The sides are set with two old mine cushion cut diamonds of 1.0ct – rated as H/I – VS/I these are for sides alone with a further 12 diamonds completing the halo, adding .80ct more H/I VS/I- all Diamonds are richly sparkling for the very special chunky cut every diamond has. The whole crown is a pool of light!

Antique mine cut Diamonds were sourced from nature and merely polished in order to not lose weight so if any imperfection was present it would have been left as is. Diamonds at the time were not graded, so the criteria is different. Diamonds are rough in cut compared to modern diamonds and each is unique for its own cut in respect as when found in nature.

Further Details:
Metal: 18/19ct rose gold, tested
Hallmarks: none/worn
Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural Harlequin opal of approx 1.70ct, (10.80 mm. x 7.04 mm.)
2 cushion old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.00ct (H/I-VS/I)
12 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .80ct (H/I-VS/I)
UK size: I 3/4, US size: 4 3/4
Measures: head is 15 mm. x 16 mm. (h. x w.)
Weight: 4.1 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use