Fine Opal and Diamond Ring in Gold, British, c. 1907

The Magic of Oz

Fine Opal and Diamond Ring in Gold, British, c. 1907

€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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Somewhere over the rainbow, at the other end of the rainbow, lies the land where the multicolored opal is found: Its inhabitants affectionately call it "Oz", like the fairytale place from the musical "The Wizard of Oz", from which the song quoted at the beginning comes. So it seems fitting that gemstones are recovered there that have all the colors of the rainbow. Britain has been importing opals from the now legendary mines of Australia since the late years of the Victorian reign. Subsequently, the opal became one of the most sought-after gemstones and can be found on countless jewels from the Victorian and early Edwardian periods. This ring is also set with three of these stones, each of which has its own unique play of colors. Like galactic nebulae, the stones shimmer in an iridescent play of colors and change their appearance with every movement like a kaleidoscope. Four small diamonds stand alongside the opals and enrich the pieces of jewellery with their starry brilliance. The ring with the Australian opals was presented to the local inspectorate in Chester in 1907 - as evidenced by the hallmarks inside the ring band. From there it ended up in London, from where it found its way to us in Berlin. Where will its journey take it next?

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The Magic of Oz

€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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