$2,750
Description
Victorian band featuring approximately .88 carats of old mine brilliant diamonds and 5 cabochon opals within an 18k yellow gold setting. The ring bears the maker’s mark S.B, associated with Birmingham based jewelers active in the late 19th and early 20th century, along with a lowercase “b” date letter indicating an assay year of 1901. Opals were a beloved Victorian gemstone, symbolizing hope, passion, and good fortune, and were frequently used in decorative bands and half hoop designs throughout the era.
- SKU #R4635
- 18K yellow gold
- 5 opal measurements: center opal: 7.96mm N-S, 5.60mm E-W, 3.12mm tall, middle side opals: 6.59mm N-S, 5.29mm E-W, 2.74mm tall, farthest side opals: 6.16mm N-S, 4.44mm E-W, 2.05mm tall.
- .88 carats of old mine brilliant cut diamonds ranging from O-P color, SI2-I2 clarity
- Measurements: 8.05mm wide, 5.47mm tall above the finger
- Current ring size: 7.5
- Circa 1901