A Late Victorian Opal Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Halo, circa 1880

A Late Victorian ring, circa 1880, centred by a softly glowing opal within a border of rose cut diamonds. The warm red gold setting and finely pierced openwork gallery give the jewel a delicate height, allowing light to pass beneath the stones. Gentle flashes of colour move across the opal, held in contrast by the subdued sparkle of the antique diamonds, making this a refined and quietly enchanting Victorian ring.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of the decorative arts during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). The period is known for its eclectic revival and reinterpretation of historical styles, as well as for the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, fittings and interior decoration. Victorian design is often associated with a rich and sometimes lavish use of ornament. The Arts and Crafts Movement, the Aesthetic Movement, the Anglo-Japanese style and Art Nouveau all have their beginnings in the later Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts generally divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also known as the Victorian era (1837-1901), into three main periods: the Romantic Victorian Period (1837-1860), the Grand Victorian Period (1860-1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880-1901).

We consider this jewel to belong to the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewellery from this period gradually moved away from the heavier forms of the mid-Victorian years towards smaller, more refined and often more romantic pieces. Whimsical motifs, diamonds and brightly coloured gemstones were frequently used in finely worked, feminine jewels.

Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
red gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Twenty rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
One opal with an approximate total weight of 3.00ct

Gemstones are often treated to improve their colour or clarity. The stones in this piece have not been tested for treatment unless otherwise stated.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April opal for October
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
1,85 cm (0,73 inch) x 1,52 cm (0,60 inch)
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Weight
3,80 gram (2,44 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 57 & 18¼ , Size USA: 8 , Size UK: P½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26089-0321

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