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Victorian gold ring with Australian opal & diamonds, England 1896


€ 1,590.00 *
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Victorian gold ring with Australian opal & diamonds, England 1896
Victorian gold ring with Australian opal & diamonds, England 1896
Description
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Australia is famous for the most beautiful opals in the world. But did you know that pieces of jewellery with Australian precious opals have not been on the gemstone market for that long? The first European to discover opals in Australia was the German geologist Johannes Menge. He found the first opals north of Adelaide as early as 1841, but these finds received little attention as they were not yet precious opals of jewelry quality. The first finds of such precious opals were not documented until 1872, and commercial mining began in the 1890s. From then on, Australian opal captured the hearts of gemstone lovers and collectors all over the world. This ring, which we discovered in London, features a magnificent Australian full opal. The small but first-class gemstone, cut into a round, shimmering cabochon, displays a soft red and green as well as a rare orange over a light body. This particularly coveted color composition seems to glow in the light. The opal is accompanied by thirteen old-cut diamonds, which frame the play of colors with sparkling reflections. The compact ring made of high-carat gold impresses with its magnificent stone setting and the harmonious balance between shine and color. As we encountered it in London, the ring retains the aura of a discovery: the glow of Australia captured in gold.
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Victorian gold ring with Australian opal & diamonds, England 1896
Colors of the world
€ 1,590.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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