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English Gold Ring with Australian Opal and Antique Diamonds, Birmingham 1897


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English Gold Ring with Australian Opal and Antique Diamonds, Birmingham 1897
English Gold Ring with Australian Opal and Antique Diamonds, Birmingham 1897
Description
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Today, opals are widely recognized gemstones and are among the classic stones used in jewelry. Most of the precious opals used today come from Australia, where they are usually mined underground by opal prospectors. But did you know that the first discovery of a precious opal in Australia was made by a German researcher? It was the geologist Johannes Menge who discovered and scientifically documented the first Australian opal in 1841. However, the earliest pieces of fine jewelry featuring opals can be traced back only to 1872. Since Australia was still a British colony during those years, it is not surprising that most of these early opal pieces of jewellery were crafted in England—that is where the vast majority of these iridescent gemstones were exported. This ring was also made in England in 1897, as revealed by its hallmark from the city of Birmingham. The ring’s focal points are a greenish-shimmering opal, accompanied by antique Peruvian-cut diamonds, which are strikingly set alongside it on leaf motifs. The ring is in very good condition. Its fine craftsmanship beautifully highlights the stones’ unique character without making the ring unwieldy or difficult to wear. We discovered the ring in the south of England.
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English Gold Ring with Australian Opal and Antique Diamonds, Birmingham 1897
Treasures From Afar
€ 790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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