Antique Ring with Australian Opal & Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, Great Britain c. 1920

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Antique Ring with Australian Opal & Diamonds in Gold & Platinum, Great Britain c. 1920

€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

Today, opals are among the best-known gemstones and are a classic setting stone for luxurious pieces of jewellery. Most of the precious opals used today come from Australia, where they are usually mined underground by individual opal seekers. It is less well known that the first discovery of an Australian precious opal can be traced back to the work of a German explorer. The geologist Johannes Menge discovered the first Australian opal in 1841 and described it scientifically. Nevertheless, the earliest pieces of jewellery with Australian opals can only be traced back to 1872. As Australia was still an English colony at the time, it is hardly surprising that most of the early opal jewelry was created in England, which is also where most of the iridescent stones came from. The ring presented here was also made in England, as evidenced by the hallmark. An Australian full opal, cut into a shimmering cabochon, forms the centerpiece of the ring from around 1920 together with two small diamonds. The stones are arranged diagonally across the finger, the elegantly curved ring band encloses them at both ends like protective hands and holds them securely in place. The composition of three stones characterizes the piece of jewellery as a so-called trilogy ring, which is particularly suitable as an engagement ring. Its three gemstones symbolize the past, present and future and are thus emblematic of a shared, enduring life. The diamond settings are made of platinum, while the ring band is forged from high-carat yellow gold. The ring thus combines cool elegance with a warm radiance. It finally found its way to us from London.

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€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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