Georgian Jewelry

Sometimes I purchase an item with a thought towards doing something else with it. Here’s an example of that. It feels a bit wicked to even say it, but in truth I purchased this fabulous bracelet with an eye towards turning it into several pairs of earrings. In the end, though, as usual, I just didn’t have the heart to break up this original Georgian beauty! 

This fabulous bracelet was hand crafted in 12 karat gold around 1820. The smooth rounded rectangular agates are slightly graduated with the largest one falling opposite the hidden clasp. The stones have a wonderful variety of colors from red and brown to black and white. The bracelet is 7.5 inches long and has a safety chain for added security, even thought the clasp closes nicely with a little snap. The bracelet weighs 14.1 grams and is set with 11 agates, it measures 14.9 mm at the widest point and sits 3.7 mm off the wrist. 

Ahhh… my best laid plans often come to naught, as I admit it, I’m a sucker for a great piece of antique jewelry in it’s original condition! 


I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 


I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Since before the Bronze age people have been using seals to make an impression (usually in wax, on paper or in clay). This Georgian seal certainly makes an impression of it's own. 

The hand carved rich burnt orange colored Carnelian is carved with a Heraldic coat of arms showcasing a field of crows under a crow on a stump. Often referred to as a armorial seal, because it would likely have been used to signify the house, or name, of the user, this fantastic and large seal is set into an 18 karat gold mounting that is reposed with a floral motif. The seal measures 1 1/8 inches across and 1 1/4 inches high. It is in wonderful condition, especially considering that it was made in the Georgian era, sometime around 1820. It weighs 14.2 grams. 

Please note that all items listed as silver or gold are either marked (in which case there will be a photo clearly showing the mark) or have been acid tested by us to verify their metal content. Please also note that there is a size photo showing the size of all items (ring show American ring sizes, photo grid is in inches). 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with anything you purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Eating a lemon poppyseed scone with lemon curd at De Laatste Kruimel on tiny side canal in Amsterdam, she looked at her hand and reminisced at this ring. She noticed the detailed golden shoulders of it and she turned her finger ever so slightly to catch the diamond in the afternoon sunlight. She remembered when she came across it as a child in her Nana’s jewelry box and how her grandmother told her it was used to remember. She smiled at the simple elegance of the ring and when the waiter came back around she ordered a glass of Saint-Peray and said to him, “To celebrate this beautiful day.” 

This antique Victorian pearl and diamond mourning ring was handcrafted in 15 karat gold around 1840. A cluster of five silky pearls surrounds a glittering rose cut diamond on this elegant enameled flower shaped ring. The ring is locket backed with a plait of very dark hair. This ring is a lovely size 7 and weighs in at 2.8 grams. This piece measures 13 north to south and 11.65 across, it sits 4.5 mm off the hand. 

Feel free to make this ring a symbol of celebration in your life!  

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

Her silver cross glimmered in the sunlight that poured through the stained glass windows of the cathedral. She stood up front, in the choir, exclaiming Hallelujah. Candles lit up any dark spaces the church once had, flickering shadows around the walls.   

This Late Georgian Flemish Cross was handcrafted in gold and silver. All of the 29 winking white diamonds are rose cut, and foil backed, a technique used to bring out the true luster of the diamonds. The center rose cut diamond measures 5 mm in diameter. With this cross, sterling silver lies on top and it is backed in 14 karat gold. It has been professionally acid tested. It weighs 11.0 grams and measures 68.5 mm long, 43.6 mm wide and is 6.1 mm thick. This breathtaking piece was most likely made in the areas of Holland, Belgium or Austria. 

Known as a Flemish Cross, this cross is not only a symbol of faith, but a sign of fashion. A diamond cross did not simply decorate the necks of the wealthy, during the 18th and 19th centuries, but gave power and style to the devout. This cross, with a rose motif, is symbolic of the Virgin Mary. Traditionally, beautiful woman in the 19th century would receive this expensive gift and wear it with a long silver chain. Today, many of these Flemish crosses are owned by the church or in private collections. 

This traditional piece of jewelry boasts a modest elegance. It’s a necessity for every Christian’s jewelry box. Reaching every corner of this cross is a splendor of shiny metallics and careful detail. 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be delighted with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

This antique Georgian garnet and pearl ring was handcrafted in England around 1830. It is a masterpiece of ornate engraving that encompasses the entire shank. The face consists of three dark red garnets and eight creamy white pearls set in 15 karat gold. The center garnet stone is 5 mm in diameter, and round cut. Each of the pearls are cabochon round cut and approximately 2 mm in diameter. This ring is a size 7.25 and weighs 1.9 grams. The ring face measures 12.3 x 17.5 x 3.0 mm and has a closed back. It is hallmarked and bears the gold purity mark, ‘15’, and ‘625’, and a maker’s mark that reads, ‘GB’.

I don’t know about you, but a Georgian ring like this is something I have a hard time giving up! At nearly 200 years old, this timeless classic has proven its quality design and historic value. It would make a fantastic addition to a jewelry box near you.

I offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Mourning jewelry emerged long before photography existed, as a way to commemorate a loved one. Memorial bands were made to distribute amongst close friends and family of the deceased, typically by wealthier families who could afford it. Often, the one who made the arrangements for this was the deceased, prior to their passing. They were stunning pieces, some with miniature portraits of the loved one, some with woven locks of hair. This piece features a banded agate stone in black and white, which would have been worn during the mourning period.

This Georgian antique banded agate memorial ring was handcrafted around 1810, in the United Kingdom. The 18 karat hollow gold band is repousséd with a rich floral motif that encircles the entire shank and shoulders. An oval banded black and white agate is set at the center, and measures 9.4 x 7.3 mm. the inside of the band is inscribed, “Presented by G.M. In memory of Mr. Adam Murray.” This sturdy ring weighs 7.4 grams and is a size 8.25, it cannot be resized. This ring has been carefully acid tested.

I offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

New love is fun, it’s flirty and makes your heart race, every love song that comes on the radio seems written just for you. But old love, well, I have to tell you, that’s where it’s at. When you’ve seen this one person through all of life’s scarring moments, the physical ones and the ones of the heart. When you’ve had to wonder if you might lose them, when you’ve seen the true courage and strength at the core of them, well, you might not go weak kneed when they walk in the room, but this kind of love is a fierce and deep thing that becomes part of the very soul of you and makes you wonder how you could ever live without it.

This antique Georgian silver and paste heart pendant would make an excellent gift for that kind of love, or the new kind, because it’s pretty great, too. She’s a fancy, older gal with a lot of sparkle. Set with bright pastes and topped with a floral scroll, the pendant is closed backed and was handmade around 1800; most likely in England, which is where I found it. Overall, it measures 42mm long and 18.7mm across and it weighs 5.2 grams. It bears no marks and has been carefully acid tested.

Paste, or glass gemstones with strong dispersions of light, date back to at least Ancient Roman times when they would use colored glass to imitate emeralds and lapis lazuli. In the Georgian era, jewelry made with precious stones was coveted and flaunted. However, some would keep their prized possessions at home and wear a duplicate made of equally mesmerizing paste. It shimmered like diamonds and enchanted like sapphires. Of course, pastes were also a fashion all their own. Ladies would wear pastes as part of their evening jewelry sets.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

In England in 1819, the life expectancy of a man was about 42 years. At the time when this ring was made to commemorate his death, Samuel Cousens had lived to the ripe old age of 49. I always thank my lucky stars that I was born into a time of running water and hot showers, of refrigerators and comfortable beds; but I guess I might think of adding longevity to my list! 

It’s getting harder and harder to find great early pieces like this one, so I just had to have it when I ran across it in a case on Portobello Road. This is ring that hasn’t been really worn, and so it’s condition is quite pristine. It is set with 8 flat cut garnets of a lovely bright red color and 16 creamy white pearls. The center features a plat of the deceased's hair under a hand cut slice of rock crystal. This ring is beautifully repousséd all the way around the band and is most certainly hollow, it would not be possible to re-size it. It is a size 10, and was either made for a large lady or a man, or possibly to be worn over a glove. The ring is inscribed on the back of the top with ‘Sam l Cousens, Ob 20 Sepr, 1819. Obt 49’. It tests as 15 karat gold. The face of this ring measures 12.4 mm north to south and 13.8 mm across and it narrows to 2.7 mm at the back of the band. This ring weighs 5.5 grams. 

This completely and masterfully hand crafted ring was made in England around 1819. 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

He wore this cross around his neck, on a ribbon that matched his dark dress robes. He stood in front of the devoted congregation, watching as they quietly chattered before his sermon was to begin. He smiled to himself, thankful for the beautiful summer morning, and for the friends and family he saw before him. He grabbed his cross, only for a moment, and whispered a prayer to himself. He walked to his podium, and gazed at the stained-glass windows bordering the pews, he watched how the sunlight strew across the walls, like a kaleidoscope. Instead of reading his rehearsed speech, he started to sing, ‘It Is Well’. Slowly, the congregation joined him, singing a little off key, and yet, at the same time, so eloquently.

This beautiful silver and ruby cross pendant was handcrafted during the beginning of the Rococo or the Late Baroque Era, around 1720, most likely in France. There are 11 table cut, foil backed rubies decorating this drop cross, which vary in shades of red and pink. Ribbon motifs helped to define this era of jewelry design, and this pendant is no exception as silver loops and wraps itself delicately around the cross, like a ribbon wound round a present. Colored gemstones, such as the rubies in this pendant, were more widely publicized and grew in popularity during this time. The overall measurements are 61 x 32.5 mm, with a weight of 7.8 grams. And it has been acid tested.

This should be the next addition to your jewelry box. It’s a lovely early piece, filled with heart and soul!

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

The air smelled crisp as dew dotted the green grass of a springtime morning. She wore her hair up in a messy ponytail with faded jeans and a sweater. The scarf around her neck was of silk and warmth, fastened together with a brooch as beautiful as that very morning. The colors of the topaz matched the flowers starting to open with the soft sunlight. It looked natural there, with her white scarf, against her olive skin. She put her hands in her pockets, and looked out at the day, smiling at it. 

This antique Georgian topaz and turquoise gold floral brooch was handcrafted in France in about 1820-25. It’s a stunning 18 karat gold piece with flowers of pink and blue topaz and leaves of robin egg blue turquoise. There are 11 pink oval topaz stones and 17 blue oval topaz stones, each measuring 3.5 x 4.2 x 2 mm and weighing a total of approximately 5.88 carats. At the center of the pink topaz flower is an old European cut diamond, measuring 3.2 x 2.2 mm and weighing approximately .18 carats. There are eight oval cabochon turquoises. This brooch pin measures 35.3 x 58.2 mm and it weighs 7.0 grams. It is marked on the C clasp with the left facing ram’s head mark (used from 1819-1938) which indicated a minimum gold fineness of 18 karat/750. It comes in an antique box in which it was purchased by me and which helps to protect it, I’m fairly certain that box and brooch are not original to each other.

I didn’t want to share this beauty with the rest of the world but the more I looked at it, the more I realized it would be a crime not to. This is a gorgeous masterpiece, I hope you enjoy it.

A note from Victoria: This piece is not in perfect condition. One of the gold leaves is broken off from the bottom, and you can see the base of this leaf just by the gold ball to the left of the central pink topaz in the first photo. I thought it was so incredibly beautiful that I was willing to forgive it this small flaw. I checked with my jeweler on repairing it, but he agreed that it is lovely as is and said that a repair may cause it to be less beautiful, not more.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

This fantastic antique banded agate and gold mourning ring was handcrafted around 1870. With mourning periods requiring that one dressed in only black with a bit of white, Victorians made the black and white banded agate a thing of beauty to adorn oneself in. By the mid-1800s, this trend was at its height of fashion. 

One of the many associated properties of agate, is the idea that it gives one the ability to accept circumstances. It’s not coincidence that the wearer of this ring decided to put an inscription inside the band that most likely detailed the memory of a lost loved one, an inscription which is lost to time and wear. This style of stone, a favorite of its time, is known as bulls-eye agate, with its band of light gray, almost white, that borders the base of this cabochon cut stone. The stone is 10.2 x 7.2 mm and is set in 18 karat gold. 

The face measures 15.6 x 9.7 x 5 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 6 and weighs 3.2 grams. It has been acid tested. 

This ring would be a beautiful addition to the collection of a lover of Victorian jewelry. 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

This ring was made in memory of a lady named Mary, born in 1734 at the beginning of the Georgian era. It was likely worn by family after her passing to remember her always with a ring, a circle of eternity. It’s a charm for the hand filled with a lingering joie de vivre. Mourning jewelry emerged long before photography existed, as a way to commemorate a loved one. It’s jewelry that is filled with elegance and love.

This antique Georgian garnet memorial ring was handcrafted in 1800. It features a large oval en cabochon cut garnet that measures 13.4 x 10 mm, set in 9 karat gold. The ring face measures 15 x 17.5 x 6 mm off the finger. The back of the ring face is inscribed, “Mary Matson Obt 11 Jan. 1800 at 66”. It has been acid tested. This ring is a size 6.75 and weighs 5.1 grams. The garnet in this ring is original to it and is over 200 years old, it has a few nicks and dings in memory of it’s long life, but it’s still beautiful.

Perfect for the collector's jewelry box and finger, a reminder to enjoy each and every day of life.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

The word garnet originates from the Greek, ‘pyropes’, meaning “fiery-eyed”. It’s the perfect description for these glowing stones. Garnets have been in use since the Bronze Age, if not earlier. Prehistoric Egyptians used garnets as inlays in their jewelry and carvings that date as far back as 3100 BC. They claimed garnets were the symbol of life. The Ancient Romans fell in love with garnets during the 3rd and 4th century and often used them as signet rings. Bohemian garnets are a special shade of deep red. Bohemian garnets have been mined in the area we now call Czechoslovakia since the Middle Ages. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the popularity of garnets grew to their height. Bohemian garnets and their traditional dark red wine shade took over the jewelry market, including this very brooch.

This antique Georgian cross pendant was handcrafted around 1790, in England. It’s a beautiful early piece with 29 flat cut garnets on a closed back mount set in 9 karat gold. It has been acid tested. This pendant measures 42 x 34 mm and it weighs 5.4 grams.

For a first communion gift, or the pendant you wear at your wedding, this bohemian garnet covered cross will impress and dazzle every step of the way.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

It’s called a wheat sheaf if it’s sitting in a field, a freshly cut bundle of wheat grass drying in the sun. If it’s painted on a shield or embroidered on a doublet or carved into an intaglio seal, then it’s called a Garb. The garb has been used in heraldry for hundreds and hundreds of years. It was originally used by the Earl of Chester and has been identified with that family and it’s offshoots for centuries. It was symbolic of plenty.

This Fob is an excellent smaller size and would make for a great pendant or addition to a bracelet. It is set with a beveled slice of orange carnelian which is carved with a single, lovely sheaf of wheat. The stone is collet set into 9 karat gold, it measures 15 mm x 10 mm across the face and is is 22 mm long. The fob weighs 2.8 grams.

This wonderful intaglio seal dates to about 1820 and was made in England.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Memento Mori is Latin for, ‘Remember that you have to die’. I swear it’s not as morbid as it sounds. It’s different from traditional mourning jewelry in the sense that it’s not mourning at all. It’s accepting the idea that death will come. It allows the wearer to be reminded of his or her own mortality and the afterlife. 

Memento Mori jewelry was most popular during the 1600s and the first half of the 1700s. By the mid-1700s the trend began to die off (pun intended). 

This Georgian heart shaped Memento Mori pendant was handcrafted in England, around 1730. It holds 38 faceted paste stones that border a motif, set behind clear crystal. Behind the glass is a gold foil wheat sheaf, symbolizing everlasting life. The wheat sheaf is in front of a woven lock of hair, typical in Memento Mori jewelry. This piece weighs 1.8 grams and measures 28 x 13 x 5 mm. 

The wheat sheaf symbol is based in Christianity from when Jesus Christ broke bread and gave it to his disciples during the Last Supper. In terms of Memento Mori pieces, it can also be considered part of the divine harvest which would eventually be reaped. This expresses the ending of life and the resurrection of the soul. 

This type of jewelry was not meant for grief or lamentation. Simply, it acknowledged that death was inevitable. I love finding early pieces like these. It clearly meant a lot to the wearer as it’s swimming in symbolism and culture. 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Opals have been used in jewelry as far back as 4000 BC, in Kenya. The ancient Romans regarded the opal as the most powerful gemstone, as a single stone could hold every color of every jewel. It’s hard to argue their logic, every time I’ve worn this ring I’ve felt unstoppable. They called it ‘opalus’, meaning ‘precious stone’. Arabic legends say that opals came down from the heavens with the lightening, falling to earth. I’ve never witnessed this event up close, but who am I to deny such a beautiful and beguiling tale?

This antique pearl and opal gold ring was handcrafted in England around 1830, during the late Georgian or Regency era. A pear-shaped bezel-set precious opal sits at the center of 17 round, half cut pearls, set in 15 karat gold with a closed back mount. The fiery white opal radiates colors of orange, pink, yellow, green, and blue. It measures 9.3 x 7.3 mm. Each of the pearls measure 2 mm in diameter. It’s an elegant piece with decorative shoulders that split into four sections, meeting just more than halfway down the shank. The ring face measures 18.4 x 15.6 x 6.3 mm off the finger and the band width is 5.3 mm at the back. There are no hallmarks and it has been acid tested. Inside the ring, behind the face, are a set of inscribed initials, “J. R”. This beguiling ring is a size 7.75 and weighs 5.7 grams.

“Precious opals” are known for their diffraction of light, called ‘play of color’, in which rainbow colors shine from inside the stone like a kaleidoscope of firelight. The play-of-color in precious opals is caused by the diffraction of light that bounces between the silica spheres that are stacked like microscopic marbles in a box. 

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!