1919 Black Opal Ring

1919 Black Opal RingCool Art Deco solitaire ring set with a flat black opal doublet within an oval halo of millegrain gold. English hallmarks confirm the gold as 18ct, and the year it was made: 1919. A gorgeous stone, rich in vivid blues and flecks of bright green, beautifully complemented by the simple yellow gold ring mount. Era: Art Deco, 1919 Head size: 9. 9mm by 7. 1mm Ring size: P 1 2 or 8 US. Resizable for 35 Stone: Black opal doublet Hallmarks: English, 18ct

thoughtful design elements executed perfectly

the ancient Greeks believed these stones had washed ashore having spilled from the treasure chests of the Sirens

It's crafted in sterling silver and set with an oval onyx cabochon accented to each side by three 3D flowers applied in a little bunch on the shoulder

and riding the wave of the Swinging Sixties

and although smaller panels could have been used the overall impact of the piece would have been significantly diminished

The background is a vivid iridescent blue morpho butterfly wing

Stones: Banded agate (polycrystalline quartz)

Ring size: 10

With concealed clasp and original safety chain

It's all geometry and stepped lines

Width at head: 7

it may be a good idea to have the brooch fittings removed so it sits correctly on the chest)