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Victorian 1.50 Carat Opal Five Stone Ring, Circa 1900
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Victorian 1.50 Carat Opal Five Stone Ring, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 July 2025 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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A magisterial Victorian opal ring. The graduating line of five cabochon opals display a fresh and exciting play of colours, with clear flashed of blue, green, yellow and red. The stones are set in a carved half-hoop gallery and are interspaced by four pairs of small rose cut diamonds.

Cut:? Three oval cabochon opals, with two round cabochons at each end. The diamonds are rose cuts.

Colour:? The diamonds are G to H.

Clarity:? The diamonds are eye-clean.

Carat:? The total approximate weight of the opals is 1.50 carat. With 0.04 carat of diamonds.

Circa:? 1900.

Size:? P 1/2 (UK) or 7 3/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? From the edge of one outer opal to the other is 22mm. The ring is 8.3mm at the widest point and sits 5.8mm from the finger.

Weight:? 5.11 grams.

Metal:? Stamped 18c - indicating 18k gold - and tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer to confirm.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/victorian-1-50-carat-opal-five-stone-ring-circa-1900

Item # 811513S379

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Opal Ring to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143356
Dealers Internal Reference
811513S379
Description
A magisterial Victorian opal ring.
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The graduating line of five cabochon opals display a fresh and exciting play of colours, with clear flashed of blue, green, yellow and red.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stones are set in a carved half-hoop gallery and are interspaced by four pairs of small rose cut diamonds.

fig 1. A close-up shot of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a graduated row of five cabochon opals interspersed with small accent stones.
fig 1. Victorian 1.50 Carat Opal Five Stone Ring, Circa 1900

Cut:? Three oval cabochon opals, with two round cabochons at each end. The diamonds are rose cuts.

Colour:? The diamonds are G to H.

Clarity:? The diamonds are eye-clean.

Carat:? The total approximate weight of the opals is 1.50 carat. With 0.04 carat of diamonds.

fig 2. A close-up shot of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a graduated row of five cabochon opals interspersed with small accent stones.
fig 2. Victorian 1.50 Carat Opal Five Stone Ring, Circa 1900

Circa:? 1900.

Size:? P 1/2 (UK) or 7 3/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? From the edge of one outer opal to the other is 22mm. The ring is 8.3mm at the widest point and sits 5.8mm from the finger.

fig 3. A close-up shot of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a graduated row of five cabochon opals interspersed with small accent stones.
fig 3. Victorian 1.50 Carat Opal Five Stone Ring, Circa 1900

Weight:? 5.11 grams.

Metal:? Stamped 18c - indicating 18k gold - and tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer to confirm.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/victorian-1-50-carat-opal-five-stone-ring-circa-1900

Item # 811513S379

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Opal Ring to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143356
Dealers Internal Ref
811513S379
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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Archive I A close-up shot of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a graduated row of five cabochon opals interspersed with small accent stones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian 1.50 Carat Opal Five Stone Ring, Circa 1900

Archive II A close-up shot of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a graduated row of five cabochon opals interspersed with small accent stones. View II
Archive III A close-up shot of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a graduated row of five cabochon opals interspersed with small accent stones. View III
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Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A close-up shot of a Victorian yellow gold ring featuring a graduated row of five cabochon opals interspersed with small accent stones.
Victorian 1.50 Carat Opal Five Stone Ring, circa 1900
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Opal, Diamond
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsGraduated cabochon stones, Claw settings, Scroll shoulder engraving
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Opal rings gained immense popularity during the late Victorian period, largely driven by Queen Victorias fondness for the gemstone and its widespread use in fine jewellery.

These pieces are typically crafted from yellow gold, often featuring claw or illusion settings, with hand-carved detailing and interspersed small accent diamonds.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate hallmarking, handcrafted metalwork with subtle irregularities, and natural opal play-of-colour characteristic of mined stones from that era.

An antique ring can be worn alone as a statement piece or stacked with contemporary minimal bands to create a balanced, mixed-era jewellery aesthetic.

Opals are softer and contain water, so they should be kept away from harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, extreme temperature changes, and prolonged direct sunlight.
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