BADEN FOSS 1950 Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold With Australian Opal And Diamonds

Victorian classic cocktail ring with opal. Gorgeous antique ring, created during the Victorian period in England, back in the 1880. The beautiful statement cocktail ring has been designed with classic patterns in an oval shape. It was carefully crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats with a bezel made in yellow gold of 9 karats and .800/.999 silver for the setting of the thirty-two European rose cut diamonds. The settings of the gemstones are finished with millegrain technique. Opal: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (19 x 12 x 6 mm) of a natural opal, with an estimate weight of 7.89 carats. The opal is natural, not treated and with partial white matrix in the under bottom. Diamonds: Mounted around the center gemstone in flush settings, with 32 old European rose cut natural diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.06 carats. Birthstone: Opal for the month of October. Weight: 5.40 Grams, (3.46 Dwt). Size: 6.5 and may be easily sized on request. Measurements: 25.4 mm by 18 mm (0.71 x 0.71 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: No marks, the ring was electronically tested for 14 karats gold, 9 karats gold and .800 silver on top. Victorian Jewelry This era was one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century. Opal Opal is one of the world's most popular gemstones and the birthstone for the month of October. A nice precious opal can flash every color of the spectrum with an intensity and quality of color that surpasses the fire of diamond. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds...

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A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 5.81 carat opal and 0.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This stunning vintage opal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a 9k white gold setting. The vintage ring displays a stunning feature white gold four claw set 5.81ct cabochon cut opal to the centre of the pierced decorated setting. The impressive cocktail ring is further ornamented with six transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds positioned in two rows of three, above and below the central opal in individual white gold four claw settings. The white gold setting integrates the elevated design with the plain yellow gold shank. The shank of this oval cabochon opal ring in gold is clearly hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark (AED) and the 9k gold fineness mark (9k). This impressive oval cabochon opal ring in gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage ring is excellent quality, set with a stunning opal displaying a scintillating play of color. The well color matched supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The vintage opal ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the interior of the shank. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage opal jewellery...

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