Antique, Edwardian opal & diamond three-stone ring Edwardian

Antique, Edwardian opal & diamond three-stone ring EdwardianProvenance Original to c. 1905, the opals set in this Edwardian three stone are breathtaking. All three exhibit an exceptional play of colour effect that is, the patches of iridescent colour that appear to change and move as the opal is turned. Its no wonder that opals have long been considered one of the most mystical of gemstones, it has an undeniable captivating effect. Green is the most prominent colour shown, with pleasing flecks of bright violet

Hallmarks: marked with '18ct' indicating 18ct yellow gold

Set to centre with a large natural

Its lively purple hue is complemented by 0

Original to c

Four old-mine cut diamonds

Although many images depict classical mythology and scenery

Scratches and marks due to age

but its mount

the pink and orange notes combine with the gold band are reminiscent of a sunset

dusty pink hue

colour and exceptional quality would have stood apart even then - an unmistakable mark of refinement and the very pinnacle of sophistication

1963 and indicating 18ct gold