Antique, Late Victorian opal & diamond five-stone ring tourmaline

Antique, Late Victorian opal & diamond five-stone ring tourmalineProvenance Original to c. 1898, this opal and diamond five stone ring was made in the late Victorian era. Set with several cabochon cut opals interspersed by two old mine cut diamonds. Opal is prized for its enchanting 'play of colour' an optical effect in which flashes of iridescent colour shift and dance in the light. Here, the opals display vivid tones of violet and green, while the central stone is distinguished by a delicate pink body colour. The

The lovely rosey gold setting is heavy and feels wonderful to the touch

The lively purple gemstone of deep violet saturation is enhanced by a row of fourteen round-cut diamonds that amount to a combined weight of 0

Garnet and diamond ring

Stamped on inside of shank plus an indistinct makers mark

This ‘toi-et-moi’ places a rare natural pearl on one side

My favourite thing about these stones is their individuality

and can almost go unnoticed

some so fine they will use as many as five thousand pieces of glass per square inch

The unending loop of the belt can also represent eternity and strength while the interlocking belt and buckle signify how perfectly the pair complement one another

It is a perfect five-stone ring

Diamond three stone ring

attractive rose gold mount