Antique Victorian Australian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Handcrafted in 10 karat yellow gold, this beautiful Edwardian-era antique ring features a natural Mexican fire opal measuring approximately 1...

An oval-shaped natural Australian opal measuring 9mm x 7mm is the centerpiece of this beautiful band crafted from 22kt yellow gold and embellished wi...

This striking cocktail ring features a natural turquoise center stone measuring approximately 16.5x18.7mm surrounded by round-shaped blue sapphires and round diamonds artfully arrang...

Crafted in the 1950s, this striking vintage cocktail ring is set with a natural lapis lazuli oval-shaped cabochon measuring 11.09 X 15.39mm and weighing approximately 8.59 carats. It...

This AUTHENTIC Victorian OPAL and DIAMOND Ring will certainly pick your Imagination. Was it a nineteenth century promise ring of sorts? A gift to mark a special occasion? Whatever th...

This gorgeous -and huge- opal and diamond halo ring features a brilliantly colorful, solid and natural opal from Australia that is consistent with opals from the mines in Coober Pedy...

Victorian classic cocktail ring with opal. Gorgeous antique ring, created during the Victorian period in England, back in the 1880. The beautiful statement cocktail ring has been designed with classic patterns in an oval shape. It was carefully crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats with a bezel made in yellow gold of 9 karats and .800/.999 silver for the setting of the thirty-two European rose cut diamonds. The settings of the gemstones are finished with millegrain technique. Opal: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (19 x 12 x 6 mm) of a natural opal, with an estimate weight of 7.89 carats. The opal is natural, not treated and with partial white matrix in the under bottom. Diamonds: Mounted around the center gemstone in flush settings, with 32 old European rose cut natural diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.06 carats. Birthstone: Opal for the month of October. Weight: 5.40 Grams, (3.46 Dwt). Size: 6.5 and may be easily sized on request. Measurements: 25.4 mm by 18 mm (0.71 x 0.71 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: No marks, the ring was electronically tested for 14 karats gold, 9 karats gold and .800 silver on top. Victorian Jewelry This era was one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century. Opal Opal is one of the world's most popular gemstones and the birthstone for the month of October. A nice precious opal can flash every color of the spectrum with an intensity and quality of color that surpasses the fire of diamond. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds...

A large white Australian opal takes center stage weighing in at 11.67 carats. It shows bright flashes of green, blue, yellow, and orange. It is accented by 0.88 carats of round brill...