A wonderful Arts and crafts Jugendstil 14 carat gold single stone opal dress ring, hand wrought, the band with beautiful foliate shoulders in the Art Nouveau style. The magnificent natural opal in a closed back rub over setting has a beautiful play of vivid blues and greens. Laser tests as 14 carat gold, this is the standard used in Germany during the Jugendstil period (15 carat in the UK). A superb Arts & Crafts hand-made ring of outsanding quality with oodles of character, ready to be worn.Condition: In excellent antique condition, the opal with some tiny scratches visible through a x 10 loupe.Maker: Unmarked possibly Pforzheim area early 20th c.Dimensions: Ring size: UK:M, US:6 1/2. Opal: 16 x 13 x 6mmPLEASE NOTE THE ANTIQUE RING BOX IS FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALEI prefer to receive payment by direct bank transfer where possible, please contact me.FREE WORLD WIDE POSTAGE. Postage within the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery next day tracked and signed for service, postage overseas by Royal Mail Special Delivery 3 to 5 day tracked and signed for service. Upgrade to DHL FEDEX or similar at cost, please contact me to arrange.