Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Convertible Ring

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Convertible Ring

With its central cabochon opal of 3.20 carat, this 18ct red gold and silver Victorian ring from 1880 could be your personal wishing well full of red and green shimmers. 16 surrounding old brilliant-cut diamonds are encrusted in a bezel setting to which one end of the ring's shank is attached with a box clasp. And, so this ring can turn into a necklace or bracelet closure, or into anything, you could dream of.

Condition: excellent condition

Technique: The top part of the ring, the part with the stones, is attached to the shank by a clasp. By pressing the clasp the hinge at the bottom of the shank opens. Using this system the top part of the ring can be taken from the shank and be used as a clasp for a necklace or bracelet. The clasps needed for this do no longer exist with this ring, but we could have it made for you if you want, at minimum cost.

Extra information: The system of this ring, how it opens, can also be very handy in those cases where the finger joints are swollen.

Period: ca. 1880

Material: 18ct red gold and silver

Diamonds: 16 old brilliant-cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 1.28 ct. (approximate colour and clarity H/I vs/si)
Note: All diamond weights, colour grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.28 ct.

Precious stones: One opal with an estimated weight of approximately 3.20 ct

Hallmarks: No trace.

Dimensions: top of ring 1,80 cm (0,71 inch) x 1,60 cm (0,63 inch)

Weight: 7,30 gram (4,69 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 54 & 17¼ , Size US 6¾ , Size UK: N

Resizing: Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it on every size; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).