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Antique 18ct Gold Opal Statement Ring
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Antique 18ct Gold Opal Statement Ring

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 December 2024 · Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
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Incredible Antique 18ct gold opal statement ring. This beautiful quality ring has a very large impressive opal cabochon which measures 19mm by 14mm and has a fantastic play of different colours including and predominantly red, greens, blues and oranges and has fantastic colour displays from every angle. The opal is set in a closed back setting and has lovely carving on the stone mount. This is really a spectacular and impressive antique ring and a must for opal lovers. The 18ct shank is not hallmarked and but has been tested 18ct and is hard to date but probably the early 20th century. The ring is in great condition for its age, with some wear In accordance with its age. Ring Size UK N U.S 6 1/2 the total weight is 4.3g.

Please Check Sizes And Weights As JEWELLERY IMAGES ARE ENLARGED. Dark areas are reflections on the gold.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: I try to accurately describe my items. I never knowingly mis-sell any item, so please read the description carefully. All items are checked by a professional Jeweller for authenticity; however no certificates are provided. If for any reason the item is found not to be genuine or as described a full refund will be given. So please buy with confidence.

Your jewellery will come in a modern gift box and not necessarily the one in the photograph.

Please also note that Antique and Vintage items will show some signs of wear commensurate with age.

Returns are accepted however buyer must pay return postage.

Finally - by purchasing a Used /Vintage/ Antique ring you are recycling a beautiful piece of jewellery and gemstone. In buying a ring which has been in circulation for this long is the most environmentally ethical way to purchase jewellery. Purchasing antique jewellery allows you to both support smaller local businesses and but encouraging the reuse of the vast amount of timeless jewels that are already in circulation and reduces the demand for further stripping of our planets resources.

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Catherines Antique Jewellery Box has dated this Antique Gold Opal Ring to the 1920s.

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SA1105538
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CT488
Description
Incredible Antique 18ct gold opal statement ring. This beautiful quality ring has a very large impressive opal cabochon which measures 19mm by 14mm and has a fantastic play of different colours including and predominantly red, greens, blues and oranges and has fantastic colour displays from every angle. The opal is set in a closed back setting and has lovely carving on the stone mount. This is really a spectacular and impressive antique ring and a must for opal lovers.
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The 18ct shank is not hallmarked and but has been tested 18ct and is hard to date but probably the early 20th century.
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box

The ring is in great condition for its age, with some wear In accordance with its age. Ring Size UK N U.S 6 1/2 the total weight is 4.3g.

fig 1. An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green.
fig 1. Antique 18ct Gold Opal Statement Ring

Please Check Sizes And Weights As JEWELLERY IMAGES ARE ENLARGED. Dark areas are reflections on the gold.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: I try to accurately describe my items. I never knowingly mis-sell any item, so please read the description carefully. All items are checked by a professional Jeweller for authenticity; however no certificates are provided. If for any reason the item is found not to be genuine or as described a full refund will be given. So please buy with confidence.

fig 2. An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green.
fig 2. Antique 18ct Gold Opal Statement Ring

Your jewellery will come in a modern gift box and not necessarily the one in the photograph.

Please also note that Antique and Vintage items will show some signs of wear commensurate with age.

Returns are accepted however buyer must pay return postage.

fig 3. An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green.
fig 3. Antique 18ct Gold Opal Statement Ring

Finally - by purchasing a Used /Vintage/ Antique ring you are recycling a beautiful piece of jewellery and gemstone. In buying a ring which has been in circulation for this long is the most environmentally ethical way to purchase jewellery. Purchasing antique jewellery allows you to both support smaller local businesses and but encouraging the reuse of the vast amount of timeless jewels that are already in circulation and reduces the demand for further stripping of our planets resources.

Date of Manufacture

Catherines Antique Jewellery Box has dated this Antique Gold Opal Ring to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105538
Dealers Internal Ref
CT488
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Archive I An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 18ct Gold Opal Statement Ring

Archive II An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View II
Archive III An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View III
Archive IV An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View IV
Archive V An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View V
Archive VI An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View VI
Archive VII An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View VII
Archive VIII An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View VIII
Archive IX An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View IX
Archive X An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green. View X
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An oval-cut opalescent gemstone set in a polished yellow gold bezel ring, displaying flashes of red, blue, and green.
Antique 18ct gold opal statement ring
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian / Edwardian
  • Material18ct Gold, Opal
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsCabochon cut, Bezel setting, Play-of-colour

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Antique opal rings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries typically feature handcrafted metalwork, bezel or claw settings, and stones chosen for their distinct play-of-colour, reflecting the romantic and sentimental design motifs of the period.

Historical rings were frequently forged from 18ct or 9ct yellow gold, often utilizing hand-beveled bezels, custom wirework, and solid shank construction designed to securely house softer gemstones like opals.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmark stamps for metal purity, assessing the natural matrix and play-of-colour within the opal under magnification, and identifying period-specific hand-craftsmanship rather than modern casting lines.

Antique rings provide a distinctive focal point when worn singly as a statement piece or stacked with minimalist contemporary bands to contrast historical character with modern clean lines.

Opals contain natural water content and are softer than many stones, requiring protection from extreme temperature fluctuations, harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and hard impacts to preserve their integrity.
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