Antique, Art Deco opal & diamond cluster ring gypsy

Antique, Art Deco opal & diamond cluster ring gypsyHistory Original to c. 1920, this early Art Deco opal and diamond ring is an absolute dream. I can't tell which I love more, the incredible opal set to centre or the perfectly proportioned diamond set stepped shoulders! The opal has a lovely oval outline and has been cut en cabochon to best display its impressive play of light. Opal is a gemstone prized for its unique optical effect, seen as the patches of bright, iridescent colour which appear to

G - garnet

While this phenomenon is known in a few stones

"This stunning sapphire ring is like no other

The pink sapphires are of Burma origin

Hallmarks: marked with hallmarks tracing the ring to London and indicating 18ct yellow gold

Painstakingly faceted by hand under either daylight or gas-lamp

Largest ruby size: Length 5mm

The shoulders end at a ridge and give way to a solid 18ct yellow gold D-shape shank

Front Head Dimensions: Width 22mm

5mm x 24mm / Amethyst 16

dramatic lines

Victorian three-stone diamond ring