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Victorian 1.15 Carat Fire Opal & 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1890
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Victorian 1.15 Carat Fire Opal & 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 10 January 2025 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

A desperately beautiful Victorian ring. The fire opal in the centre is a glowingly bright, fiery reddish orange, and sits within a surround of ten super white, super bright old mine cut diamonds, with two long oval shaped old cuts at the ends of the cluster providing the ring with a marquise shape. Flamboyantly ornate shoulders conform to a D-shaped shank. An absolute masterpiece.

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from IGR (#30310368).

Cut – Oval cut fire opal and old mine cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are D to F.

Clarity – The opal is VVS. The diamonds are VS2 to SI2; all are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The opal is approximately 1.15 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 1.50 carat.

Circa – 1890.

Size – L (UK) or 5.5 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The opal is approximately 9 x 6.5mm. The head of the ring is approximately 19.4 x 12.4mm and sits 5.2mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. Tested.

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Fire Opal Ring to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1016886
Dealers Internal Reference
910911S165
Description
A desperately beautiful Victorian ring. The fire opal in the centre is a glowingly bright, fiery reddish orange, and sits within a surround of ten super white, super bright old mine cut diamonds, with two long oval shaped old cuts at the ends of the cluster providing the ring with a marquise shape. Flamboyantly ornate shoulders conform to a D-shaped shank. An absolute masterpiece.
fig 1. A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds.
fig 1. Victorian 1.15 Carat Fire Opal & 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1890

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from IGR (#30310368).

Cut – Oval cut fire opal and old mine cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are D to F.

Clarity – The opal is VVS. The diamonds are VS2 to SI2; all are clean to the naked eye.

fig 2. A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds.
fig 2. Victorian 1.15 Carat Fire Opal & 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1890

Carat – The opal is approximately 1.15 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 1.50 carat.

Circa – 1890.

Size – L (UK) or 5.5 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The opal is approximately 9 x 6.5mm. The head of the ring is approximately 19.4 x 12.4mm and sits 5.2mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold. Tested.

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Fire Opal Ring to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1016886
Dealers Internal Ref
910911S165
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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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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Archive I A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian 1.15 Carat Fire Opal & 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1890

Archive II A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View II
Archive III A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View III
Archive IV A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View IV
Archive V A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View V
Archive VI A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View VI
Archive VII A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View VIII
Archive IX A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View IX
Archive X A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds. View X
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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds.
Victorian 1.15 Carat Fire Opal & 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1890
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A close-up photograph of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a central oval fire opal surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Fire Opal, Diamond
  • ColourOrange
  • MotifsCluster halo setting, Scroll shoulders, Oval cut gemstone, Old cut diamonds
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian jewellery spans the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and is typically categorised into three distinct periods: Romantic, Grand, and Aesthetic, often featuring sentimental motifs, rich gemstones, and intricate metalwork.

Jewellery from the late 19th century frequently utilised yellow gold and silver-topped gold settings to enhance the brilliance of diamonds, combined with naturally mined coloured gemstones such as opals, rubies, and sapphires.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut gemstones such as old mine or old European cuts with characteristic irregularities, hand-beaten or cast metal settings without modern laser engraving, and natural signs of age-related wear.

An antique cocktail ring serves as a striking statement piece that can be worn individually to draw focus, or paired with minimalist contemporary attire to highlight its historical craftsmanship.

Opals contain water and are sensitive to sudden temperature changes, harsh chemicals, and ultrasonic cleaners; they should be stored safely away from hard stones and cleaned gently with a soft, damp cloth.
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