Antique Opal 14ct Gold Ring with 5 Cabochons & Fleur-de-lis Setting - Victorian c.1890

We are delighted to offer this splendid antique 14ct gold opal ring made c.1890s. 

Distinguished in style and made in the late Victorian period, this ring features a delightful five-opal design with a splendid 'fleur-de-lis' mount/setting. Unlike regular 'claws' this ring features an interlocking fleur-de-lis design which from the side appears almost as a coronet and truly displays the intricacy and delicate goldsmithing of this ring. The five opals taper in size and have a wonderful lustre and colour with vibrant blues and greens that are particularly highlighted under natural sunlight. In our opinion, the opals are most likely of Australian origin due to their colour distribution and hydrophobic (non-water absorbent) characteristics. The various sizes and angles that the opal cabochons are set in allow for the angles of the gems to shine and reflect from all angles of viewing.

Such a combination of fine goldsmithing and jewellery design makes this an excellent and versatile choice whether be it for wearing as a contrasting piece of jewellery among other pieces or as an eye-catching single ring. 

Opal is known to be the birthstone for October.   

A very special gift to a lucky individual or as an indulging gift to oneself. Classically elegant, distinguished and a conversation starter. 

The ring has faint hallmarks that are worn due to age and are difficult to identify, and as such, we have fully tested it for 14ct(+) solid gold.

All of our rings come with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.

Condition: Great antique condition with no major issues/damage. For accuracy; tiny chips are only visible under magnification and are present near the edges of the cabochon where the mount meets the stone, however, this is not noticeable from normal viewing distance - please refer to the photos for further details.

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. 

Please refer to the photos for further details. 

*Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only. 

Resizing

We are able to offer a resizing service for all our rings unless otherwise stated in the description. 

Please do contact us at info@artisanantiques.net for further details. 

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*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -