An Art Deco opal and diamond ring. Set to the centre with a natural cabochon-cut Australian in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 5.04 carats, flanked with eight single-cut diamonds set in platinum, amounting to a combined weight of 0.16 carats. The diamond set shoulders lead to a striking pierced gallery with Art Deco motifs, marked platinum, circa 1925.

History

• Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
• Date Period: Circa 1905, Edwardian.

The stones

• Rectangular Cabochon-cut Australian Opal: a luminous white opal featuring fragments of pastel colour. Opals are known for their kaleidoscopic colour palette and this one does not disappoint.
• Opal weight: 5.04ct .
• Opal size: Length 12.6mm; Width 10.8mm; Depth 6.5mm .
• Total diamond weight: 0.16ct .

Band

• Metal Composition: platinum.
• Hallmarks: Marked with 'PLAT' indicating platinum.
• Band Size: UK N 1/2 / US 7.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 14mm; Width 20.5mm (including diamond shoulders); Height of setting 7mm
• General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: All stones secure, safely set with platinum or claws fully covering each stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).