Black Opal Ring Certified Australian, English 1988, 8 Carat

A shimmering, ethereal natural Australian precious opal is prong-set within twin rings of 14K yellow gold and topped with a brilliant little diamond in this midcentury pendant. Creat...

A large oval cabochon of translucent seafoam green jadeite jade is surrounded by 16 luminous natural pearls in this ever-stylish 14K white gold halo ring from the early 1950s. The jade stone is natural and untreated and displays a high degree of translucency. Which is why this jade ring looks spectacular whether it is in direct sunshine, or just barely illuminated by the waning light of a nearby window. The luminous jade stone changes its appearance throughout the day, as the light changes. The jade cabochon measures 14.5mm x 9.19mm Seafoam green was pointedly on-trend in the 1950s when this ring was hand-fabricated. The pearls surrounding the jade are at least partially drilled —possibly they are drilled all the way through; I can't tell because of how they are set in the mounting. At least one and probably all of the pearls are natural, un-cultured saltwater pearls. They are older than the ring itself. It's not unusual to encounter repurposed jewelry...

A superb true gem quality Australian black opal takes center stage. The gem opal weighs 3.67 carats and has some of the best play-of-color we have seen this year. Extremely bright and lively flashes of green and blue roll across the deep black opal body-color enhancing the play-of-color. It is complemented by 1.71 carats of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds which halo the fine black opal...

A classic black opal from Australia with a beautiful blue-green play of color. The opal weighs 2.01 carats and has a deep black body color allowing the flashes of blue and green to s...