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Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950
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Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950

1940 - 1960
Sold 10 April 2017 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

There are statement rings, and then there is this. An entirely natural black opal with an impressive play of colour; green, orange, red and blue. The stone is claw set in a mount set with 24 high white eight-cut diamonds in an intricately pierced gallery. Fleur de lis motifs at the shoulders leads to flat white gold shank. Mega!

Cut – Oval shaped cabochon and eight-cut diamonds.

Colour – Diamonds are G.

Clarity – Diamonds are VS1 to SI1 and are all clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The opal is 16.5o carat, with an estimated 1.68 carat of diamonds.

Circa – 1950.

Size – Q (UK) or 8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.

Measurements – The head of the ring is 25.2mm by 21.1mm and sits 13.5mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k white gold. Tested

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA368979
Dealers Internal Reference
103AB385
Description
There are statement rings, and then there is this. An entirely natural black opal with an impressive play of colour; green, orange, red and blue.
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The stone is claw set in a mount set with 24 high white eight-cut diamonds in an intricately pierced gallery.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Fleur de lis motifs at the shoulders leads to flat white gold shank. Mega!

fig 1. Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
fig 1. Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950

Cut – Oval shaped cabochon and eight-cut diamonds.

Colour – Diamonds are G.

Clarity – Diamonds are VS1 to SI1 and are all clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The opal is 16.5o carat, with an estimated 1.68 carat of diamonds.

fig 2. Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
fig 2. Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950

Circa – 1950.

Size – Q (UK) or 8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.

Measurements – The head of the ring is 25.2mm by 21.1mm and sits 13.5mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k white gold. Tested

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA368979
Dealers Internal Ref
103AB385
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2014
Items For Sale 267
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Location: Gatsby Jewellery Ltd, 3 Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7ES, United Kingdom
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Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
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Mid Century 16.50 Carat Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
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  • Period1940 - 1960
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)
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