Antique Victorian Opal Solitaire Ring 0.70ct Opal Period_Edwardian (1901-1914)

Antique Victorian Opal Solitaire Ring 0.70ct Opal Period_Edwardian (1901-1914)A striking antique Victorian solitaire ring from the late 19th Century crowned with a magical natural opal cabochon weighing approx. 0. 70ct with blazing green, blue and orange colouring. Opal is the birthstone of October. Their magic has been revered throughout history, desired for their enchanting rainbow of colours that flow and dance across the surface of the stone, evoking the beauty of planet earth or the aurora borealis, with a burning orange

MEASURES: Size H ½ (UK)

loop x Width 28mm x Depth 6mm

held securely by a substantial box clasp at the side with the maker’s mark “W&Co” and Birmingham hallmarks on the inside dating it to 1882

ITEM NUMBER: 20-353

It’s been loved and cherished across the centuries and is complete with the maker’s mark and Birmingham hallmarks on the back of the heart

in excellent condition and complete with clear Chester hallmarks that date it to 1862

The spoons were made in Birmingham in 1898 during the Victorian era and converted into a bangle over time

offering the brilliance of diamonds without the high price tag

but this looks to have been removed over time and can be used to store photographs or other mementos

STONES: Cabochon Garnets (9 x 12mm

Each link is fashioned in garnet gold and leads to a secure ring clasp at the end

FACE MEASURES: Width 30mm x Height 38mm