Art Deco, 18ct gold, black opal and diamond ring gypsy

Art Deco, 18ct gold, black opal and diamond ring gypsyThis ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings: Metal: gold rings Gems: diamond rings, opal rings Type of ring: Art Deco rings Black opal and diamond ring, mid 20th century. Black opals are so called as their colours flash against a dark body colour. The contrast between the bright colours and the dark background is the reason why black opals are the most highly prized of all opals. Sourced from Australia, most notably the area known as Lightning Ridge,

which are now housed at the University of Oxford

his collection was sold at auction through Christie’s in London in 1839

Black opals are primarily sourced from an areas of Australia known as ‘Lightning Ridge’

Place Of Origin United Kingdom Stone Type Metal Type 18 carat yellow gold and platinum Date Of Manufacture 1900 - 1910 Period Of Manufacture Edwardian Condition Excellent

A truly superb ring

at its centre is a Colombian emerald - traditionally the source of the world's best emeralds

These were larger jewels than the preceding periods had dared to imagine

perfect for everyday wear

opals are known for their kaleidoscopic colour palette and this one does not disappoint

sourced around Italy and worked locally into elaborately carved parures

Pink Sapphire: 9

“ This is