Edwardian 18ct Gold Opal and Diamond Ring, Birmingham 1917
Edwardian 18ct Gold Opal and Diamond Ring, Birmingham 1917
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A handsome and substantial Edwardian 18ct yellow gold ring, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1917 and set with three luminous opals interspersed with four old cushion-cut diamonds. Rich in period character, it combines the warm glow of yellow gold with the softly shifting colours of opal and the gentle sparkle of hand-cut diamonds.
The three opals form the centre of the design, each displaying its own natural play of colour, while the four old cushion-cut diamonds bring brightness and definition to the setting. Their softly rounded antique cuts lend the ring a warmth and individuality that modern-cut stones cannot replicate. Together, the opals and diamonds create an elegant rhythm across the finger, balancing colour, light, and texture.
Its generous gold mount gives the ring a pleasing weight and an enduringly wearable feel. The full British hallmark for Birmingham, 1917, firmly places it at the end of the Edwardian period, when coloured gemstones and delicate diamond details were often combined to create jewellery of refined but expressive beauty.
A beautiful example of early 20th-century British jewellery, equally appealing as an antique dress ring, an unusual engagement ring, or a thoughtful anniversary gift. With its distinctive combination of opals, old-cut diamonds, and substantial 18ct gold setting, it is a jewel with both presence and history.
UK Ring Size: P
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