$15,000
Description
French Antique Art Nouveau engagement ring centered with a 2.57 carat Natural Opal and .10 carats of rose cut diamonds within a carved 18k yellow gold setting. Victorian jewelers often showcased opals in ornate ring mounts crafted from gold, featuring intricate filigree, floral motifs, or scrollwork designs that highlighted the gemstone's unique play of color. This particular ring is especially distinctive, with the number "4213" engraved inside the shank, alongside a French hallmark of an eagle head, signifying its authenticity. Queen Victoria, a passionate admirer of opals, frequently gifted opal jewelry, including rings, to her daughters, solidifying the stone's status as a cherished gem of the era.
- SKU #R3052
- 18k yellow gold
- 2.57 carat Natural Opal
- 0.10 carat rose cut diamonds, ranging from K-L color, SI1-SI2 clarity
- Measurements: 25.76mm north to south, 4.16mm above the finger.
- Current ring size: 7.75
- Circa 1880