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Victorian 18ct Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
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Victorian 18ct Gold Opal and Diamond Ring

19th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
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A lovely boat-shaped Victorian opal dress ring rendered in high-carat yellow gold. The rich golden colour typical of 18 carat beautifully complements the opals, which have a fantastic moonstone-like glowing quality with an interplay of primarily turquoise and violet tones.

Two pairs of sparkling round hand-cut diamonds (each approx 1mm in diameter) are displayed between the three oval cabochon opals above a decorative pierced gallery. The central opal measures 4.5 x 5mm, with the two flanking opals approx 4.5 x 3.5mm.

The interior of the shank is hallmarked for 18-carat gold. The date letter b indicates 1897 or 1901 but part of the hallmark has disappeared where the ring has previously been resized so it's not possible to be sure which year is correct.

Size: R (UK), approximately 8.5 (US).

The gem-set face of the ring measures around 1.5 x 0.6cm and it sits approx 0.5cm above the finger.

Weight: 3.4g.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Opal Diamond Ring to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 07881532
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Pierced scroll gallery and carved shoulders: typical late Victorian mount design.
Small hand-cut diamond points between settings: traditional late 19th-century gem setting.
English 18ct hallmark stamped inside the band: official fineness mark.
Gentle softening to the gold carvings: consistent with decades of wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.6cm (0.24")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA983076
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Description
A lovely boat-shaped Victorian opal dress ring rendered in high-carat yellow gold.
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The rich golden colour typical of 18 carat beautifully complements the opals, which have a fantastic moonstone-like glowing quality with an interplay of primarily turquoise and violet tones.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. A Victorian 18ct gold ring featuring three cabochon opals separated by diamond accents within a carved scroll setting.
fig 1. Victorian 18ct Gold Opal and Diamond Ring

Two pairs of sparkling round hand-cut diamonds (each approx 1mm in diameter) are displayed between the three oval cabochon opals above a decorative pierced gallery. The central opal measures 4.5 x 5mm, with the two flanking opals approx 4.5 x 3.5mm.

fig 2. A Victorian 18ct gold ring featuring three cabochon opals separated by diamond accents within a carved scroll setting.
fig 2. Victorian 18ct Gold Opal and Diamond Ring

The interior of the shank is hallmarked for 18-carat gold. The date letter b indicates 1897 or 1901 but part of the hallmark has disappeared where the ring has previously been resized so it's not possible to be sure which year is correct.

Size: R (UK), approximately 8.5 (US).

The gem-set face of the ring measures around 1.5 x 0.6cm and it sits approx 0.5cm above the finger.

Weight: 3.4g.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Opal Diamond Ring to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07881532
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Pierced scroll gallery and carved shoulders: typical late Victorian mount design.
Small hand-cut diamond points between settings: traditional late 19th-century gem setting.
English 18ct hallmark stamped inside the band: official fineness mark.
Gentle softening to the gold carvings: consistent with decades of wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
0.6cm (0.24")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA983076
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Archive I A Victorian 18ct gold ring featuring three cabochon opals separated by diamond accents within a carved scroll setting.

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A Victorian 18ct gold ring featuring three cabochon opals separated by diamond accents within a carved scroll setting.
Victorian 18CT Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18ct Gold, Opal, Diamond
  • ColourGold, Blue, White
  • MotifsCabochon opals, Diamond accents, Carved scroll gallery, Claw setting
  • SizeH 0.6 cm (0 in) x W 1.5 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This Victorian opal dress ring is rendered in high-carat yellow gold and set with three oval cabochon opals, four small round hand-cut diamonds, and a pierced gallery. The photograph shows a heart-shaped presentation box lined with dark blue velvet upholstery, a cream-coloured satin inner lid bearing gold lettering, and a hinged clasp mechanism. The gold band holds glowing opals exhibiting turquoise and violet tones, separated by diamond accents. The gem-set face measures 1.5 cm wide by 0.6 cm high, and sits 0.5 cm deep above the finger. Victorian jewellery of this design functions as a wearable accessory for formal attire and special occasions, worn upon the hand. It adds a touch of historical character to an outfit when worn at dinner parties, celebrations, or daily events. Collectors of antique items will find it a representative example of late-nineteenth-century goldsmithing.

FAQs

Victorian opal rings typically feature natural cabochon opals set in 18ct gold, often accompanied by accent diamonds and detailed carving reflective of late 19th-century fine jewellery design.

Victorian gemstone rings were commonly crafted from 18ct or 15ct yellow gold, incorporating natural gemstones such as opals, rubies, and diamonds set in hand-carved or claw mountings.

Authentic Victorian gold rings frequently feature full British hallmarks, hand-engraved detailing along the shoulders, scrollwork galleries, and rose-cut or old mine-cut accent diamonds.

A Victorian opal ring can be worn as a standalone statement piece on the index or ring finger, or layered alongside narrow contemporary gold bands.

Opals are porous gemstones sensitive to moisture, heat, and chemicals, meaning they should be cleaned gently using a dry, soft cloth and stored away from direct sunlight.
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