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Antique 18k Edwardian Opal and Diamond Ring Hallmarked Chester 1911
$ 860.00
This lovely Edwardian ring is fully hallmarked and was made in Chester, England in 1911. Gorgeous twin cabochon opals are paired with three old cut diamonds in this classic five stone setting that has just a hint of Art Nouveau styling in it's nature inspired scrolling mounting. In excellent condition, this lovely ring weighs 2.3 grams, bears the English hallmarks for 18k gold and is currently a US size 5 and 1/2. It can be sized but care should be taken to preserve the full set of English hallmarks.
I offer layaway on all 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 exchange only.
I always want you to be happy with anything you purchase on my lane. 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!
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Antique 3ctw Diamond & Opal Cluster Ring, French c. 1890
$ 8,500.00
Over three carats of bright white glittering old cut diamonds surround this carat plus cabochon opal in a magnificent dance of celestial delight.
Ten cushion cut diamonds are set in platinum and range in size from .25-.4 carats, the approximate total is 3.12 carats. The center opal is sheer magic, looking into it is like looking into deep space itself, far off galaxies swirling in the ether. The ring is French and bears French hallmarks on the back of the band. The ring is done in 18 karat gold and weighs 5.7 grams. It is currently a size 6.75 but could be carefully sized by a good jeweler. The diamonds range are well matched for color and size, their clarity varies by the stone, all are intensely sparkly. Made around 1890.
This ring is sheer perfection, it catches the light and never lets it go!
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 then the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am somewhat 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 exchange 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 photographs and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is always to exceed your best expectations!
Item ID: RG0310235VS
Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Gold Pendant in 15k Gold
$ 1,360.00
Glowing colorful opals nestle into a whiplash of yellow gold on this stunning Art Nouveau pendant.
Hand crafted in 15 karat gold in England around 1905, this beautiful pendant has the light and airy feel so common in Edwardian England and the fabulous lines of Art Nouveau jewelry. It is bezel set with two lovely and lively opals, the center stone is 8x5.4x2mm and weighs about .5 carats, the smaller drop measures 6x4.2x1.5mm and weighs about .25 carats. Overall the pendant is 41 mm long and 24.3 mm wide and weighs 3.1 grams. It is marked on the back with ’15ct’.
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!
Antique Edwardian 3 Stone Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
$ 5,740.00
I’m always on the lookout for marvelous opal rings, and I often come across 3 and 5 stone varieties in the very typical English Victorian fashion, but I have to admit that when I saw this particular ring my jaw just about hit the floor. Once I had lifted said jaw and tucked it back neatly into place, I had no choice but to slip this large and luscious beauty onto my finger and bring it home with me. This is, without a doubt, the biggest, boldest and most fabulous example of a 3 stone ring I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Far, oh so very far, from typical.
Hand crafted in 18 karat gold around the turn of the (last) century, this circa 1900 ring is graced with three voluptuous opals with fantastic play of color in flashes of blue, green, orange, red and yellow. The center stone is an approximately 1.7 carat round cabochon gem and the two side opals are cabochon egg shapes that add up to another 1.2 carats in bright opal gems. Interspersed between the opals are 5-7 point old European cut diamonds for added sparkle and flash, these add up to about .35 carats total weight. This ring is a size 9 and while it could be re-sized a little bit, it’s scale dictates that it be worn on a finger of about this size. The ring measures 9.8 mm from north to south and 26.3 mm from east to west and sits 6.4 mm off the finger, it narrows to 1.7 mm at the back of the band. This ring has no marks but has been acid tested to verify it’s content at 18 karat gold.
This stunning ring was no doubt worn by important lady of the day, I have yet to meet its equal.
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!
Item ID: RG0215044V
Antique Opal 5 Stone Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds in 18k Gold
$ 1,320.00
She’s not interested in new and modern. She wants vintage or even better, antique. She wants history. Her bookshelves hold the classics – Austin and Shelly. Her car is from the 60’s. Her walk is from her mother and her confidence is from her father. And her rings from generations past.
Handcrafted around 1900 in 18 karat gold, this is a classic antique Victorian ring. It was made with five luminescent, graduated opals, the largest measuring 6.9 x 5.1 x 3.1 mm. Each of the eight rose cut diamonds are patterned around the opals, giving it glint and glimmer from every angle. It is a size 6.5 and weighs 5.2 grams. The face sits 5.5 mm off the finger. This piece is unmarked and has been acid tested.
Add a little sparkle in your step with this antique golden stunner! I did, just last week. Now it’s your turn!
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!
Item ID:RGA21555VA
Antique Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring c. 1890 in 15k Gold
$ 2,680.00
There are a lot of moments. Some of them have cold rain that won’t let up. Some of them are too hot, sticky, and endless. But then there are those that are just right – where the air is as soft as washed silk against your skin, where the clouds are like frosting coating the sky in strips.
It was just like last May, when he came home from work and found her on a sugar high from too much lemonade on the back porch. She was on the phone with her mama, happy and chatting and turning red from laughter. In that moment, he saw her soulful hazel eyes and her messy blonde hair. He watched how her eyebrows crinkled when she giggled and how she crossed her legs like a pretzel on that white wicker chair. He couldn’t stop himself from pulling the ring box out of his jacket and bending down on one knee. He watched her as she stopped mid-sentence, how she whispered, “Oh my goodness mama”, and how she squealed yes and jumped up and in to his arms.
This antique Victorian opal and diamond cluster ring was handcrafted in 15 karat gold. It was made circa 1890 in England. The oval opal in the center measures 6.7 x 5.1 x 2.6 mm. A cluster of 10 sparkling diamonds surround the almost luminescent opal. This ring is a lovely size 9.25 and weighs 4.7 grams. The face of the ring measures 11.9 x 10.6 x 6.6 mm off the finger. The band width is 2.7 mm. This piece is unmarked and has been acid tested to verify content.
This is the ideal engagement ring for the creative girl, the witty girl, the funny girl. It’s for the girl who doesn’t just go with the flow.
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!
Item ID:RGA21386VA
Antique Opal Cluster Ring in 14k Gold
Sold Out - $ 680.00
The ancient Romans regarded the opal as the most powerful gemstone, as it held every color of every jewel. It’s hard to argue with 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 opal cluster ring was handcrafted around 1910 in Europe. It features 9 luminescent cabochon cut opals that radiate every pigment of the rainbow. The center opal measures 3.2 mm in diameter. The halo of opals surrounding the center each measure 2 mm in diameter. This piece bears the hallmark, ‘585’, indicating the gold purity content of 14 karat. The face of this ring measures 8.6 north to south and 8.6 across and it sits 5.1 mm off the finger. This ring weighs 1.8 grams and is a size 7.
Adorn your finger with this kaleidoscope of a rainbow, you deserve it.
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!
Antique Opal, Diamond and Sapphire Art Nouveau Ring in 9k Gold, Hallmarked
$ 940.00
I asked my supplier what kind of ring would make me seem bold, creative, fashionable, wise, and youthful-all at once. He stared at me in silence for a long minute.
I smiled back and awaited his response.
I added that I desired something that would go with sophisticated outfits, as well as faded blue jeans.
After another moment, he raised his left pointer finger into the air and said, “Ah yes! I have just the thing!"
And that he did.
This opal sapphire diamond gold ring was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1897. In the center is an opal with warm and cool colors, surrounded by four rose cut diamonds. On each end, there is a sapphire, each measuring 1.88 mm in diameter. It's been acid tested at 9 karat gold. There are hallmarks on the inside-a '9' and '375' indicating the gold, an anchor for Birmingham, and an 'x' indicating the year 1897. The ring is a size 7 and weighs 1.1 grams. This low profile ring measures 6.7 mm north to south at the front and narrows to 2.4 mm at the back of the band.
Over a century old and still turning heads, this ring was made just for you!
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!
Antique Victorian 3 Stone Opal Ring in 18k Gold
$ 890.00
Opals are by far the most versatile stone you can find, at least when it comes to fashion. Dress it up, dress it down, dazzle in the day, stun at night. This particular ring seems to paint my finger with a the swirl of unknown galaxies and glowing gold.
Three gorgeous cabochon opals line up between gold swirls to create a simple yet noticeably artful ring. The center opal is slightly larger with diameter of 2.7 mm, giving glows of cool colors and an orange flash inside. The outside opals are 2.5 mm in diameter and reflect cool shades. Overall the ring measures 7.5 mm from north to south and narrows to 1.9 mm at the back of the band. The ring is marked ’18ct’ and has also be acid tested to verify that it is 18 karat gold. Handcrafted in England, around 1900, this Victorian piece contains a faded maker's mark that appears to read 'LEB&B'. It is a size 7 and weighs 2.4 grams.
I suggest wearing this ring to a summer art show. The pieces around you are there for attention but who says you can't be, too?
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!
SKU: RGA17403VA
Antique Victorian 3 Stone Opal Ring in 9k Gold
$ 800.00
I love the easy style of this ring. It's like beach jewelry, casual but elegant, turns a chance encounter into a impromptu party. A ring with just enough panache to get noticed.
Handcrafted in 9 karat gold, this ring was made in England around 1890-1900. It is set with three gorgeous, colorful, opal gems, the center stone measures 4.7 mm across and the two smaller ones are 3.8 and 3.6 mm. The ring is marked on the inside of the band with '9ct'. It weighs 3.2 grams and is currently a size 9, it could be resized up or down a bit. The ring measures 6.5 mm wide at the widest point on the top of the band and tapers down to 2.5 mm at the back of the ring.
This smooth, clean lined ring is super comfortable and silky smooth!
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!
SKU: RG0214277V
Antique Victorian Diamond and Opal Cluster Ring in 18k Gold and Silver
$ 7,440.00
'All of Nature’s splendor seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine Opals: fire and lightnings, all the colors of the rainbow and the soft shine of far seas. Its origins go back to a time long before our memory, to the ancient dream time of the Australian aborigines. It is reported in their legends that the creator came down to Earth on a rainbow, in order to bring the message of peace to all the humans. And at the very spot, where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow. That was the birth of the Opals.' - ICGA website
Set in silver, ten old European cut diamonds circle this nebulous cabochon cut opal like stars surrounding distant galaxies. Let me just say that while I am not an Opal expert, I do find myself more and more drawn to their subdued charm. This diamond and Opal ring took me completely by surprise, I just loved it!
This opal has fantastic fire and color with overall undertones of blue, green and purple and bright flashes of yellow, red and orange fire. The opal weighs about .9 carats and is prong set in 18 karat gold. The diamonds are clean with a 10x jewelers loupe and bright white and well color matched, they add up to about 1.4 carats total weight. The overall effect is quite dazzling! Made around 1900, this ring bears the mark ’18ct’ and tests as 18 karat gold with silver settings. It is a size 8.75 and could be carefully re-sized by a skilled jeweler to suit. The face of this ring measures 15.5 mm from north to south and 13 mm across, it sits 7 mm off the finger and weighs 4.2 grams.
Wearing this gorgeous cluster ring is like having a little bit of the cosmos, right there on your finger!
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 on my lane. 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!
Item ID: RGA20268VA
Antique Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, c. 1890
$ 1,100.00
Like a little tiara for your finger, this lovely prong set opal and diamond ring will show off a little with every move you make.
Handcrafted in England towards the end of the Victorian era, this ring features three oval cabochon opals with a wonderful play of fire and light. I'm embarrassed to notice that I've not cleaned this ring quite as well as I had thought (it happens!), it seems that one of the stones was rather dirty when I photographed it (you can actually see this in the photos of the back of the ring), and this is why one of the stones appears a bit dull. I'll try and get this redone but I wanted to list it in the meantime because it's just so lovely, and to be honest, I may not get back to it for quite a while. If I get a request for a new one, I'll be happy to send it along (that ought to light a fire under me!). Between each opal are set three (for a total of 6) rose cut diamonds to give it a little extra sparkle. This ring is marked with the '18k' indicating its 18 karat gold make up, which I have confirmed by giving it a good acid testing. This ring is a size 5.75 and while it could be sized up or down a little bit, it would be more difficult to go up or down by a lot. It weighs 3.5 grams.
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 exchange only.
I always want you to be happy with anything you purchase in my shop. 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 photographs and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
SKU: RGA18490VA
Antique Victorian Opal Solitiare Ring in 14k Gold
$ 1,800.00
Opals look best at twilight, I don’t know why, but the light from the setting sun seems to bounce around inside them and bring out the myriad of colors that make them so beguiling.
This wonderful opal ring was hand crafted around 1900 of 14 karat gold. It has beautifully carved shoulders and a lovely openwork mount. The gold is two-tone, the shank has a rosy hue and the mount and shoulders are a brighter, yellow gold, but it’s the fabulous stone that is the star of this show. This opal measures 14 x 11.5 x 4.9 mm and weighs approximately 4.5 carats. The ring is marked with ’14k’ and is likely European in origin, although I’m not certain of it’s exact country of manufacture. The ring is a size 5.75 US and could be re-sized to suit, it weighs 3.6 grams.
This stone has a wonderful play of color, with a lot of vibrant blues and greens and a touch of fiery orange and red.
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!
Art Deco Opal Diamond Gold Ring
$ 1,980.00
Her curtains were pulled aside, revealing a black night sky, without a star or moon in sight. The wind was heard but she was busy, writing, passionately creating a story of mythical creatures and happy endings. The flicker of candlelight emanated from the tall dark red candlesticks burning in the corner. The flame’s light hit the ring on her right hand, the hand scribbling wildly with a feather quill on thick parchment. The ring glowed as though she had the sun hidden somewhere inside of it. Her content ginger cat sat on the edge of her oak desk, watching the specks of light that jumped from the prismatic opals on her ring to the darkened walls of the library, like a kaleidoscope.
This vintage English Art Deco ring was handcrafted in London, in 1925. There are five luminescent round cabochon opals set on a square face. The center opal is the largest, measuring 4.5 mm in diameter and 1.9 mm deep. The other four are all 3.3 mm in diameter and 1.5 mm in depth, approximately. This gorgeous 18 karat gold piece is truly Art Deco in its display with dazzling colors, and geometric shape. It is fully hallmarked and bears the crown for England, leopard head for London, the gold purity mark, ‘18’, and the date letter, ‘k’. This ring is a size 5.75 and weighs 4.5 grams.
Wear the Jazz Age around your finger with this fiery opal ring! It would make a fantastic birthday gift, or just a fun little accessory for yourself.
Celestial Art Deco Opal Pearl Ring in 18k Gold
$ 1,400.00
He knew she wanted it, he spotted her gazing at it through the store window every time they walked to their favorite restaurant. The day came when she went to stare at the bold colors and lustrous pearls and discovered that the ring was gone. Her eyes were sad, and her voice was soft, and she said that nothing was the matter when he asked. He wanted to wait another few weeks for her birthday, but after a day and a half he just couldn’t help himself. They were at the kitchen table eating lunch and he pulled the box from the pocket of his jeans. She opened it and everything about her brightened. She was gleeful and he was happy because she was happy, and already wearing the ring.
This vintage opal and pearl gold ring was handcrafted around 1925. It was made in 18 karat gold and features four cabochon pearls and one large center cabochon precious opal. “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, this one has heavy hues of gold and orange. The ring bears an asymmetrical design with the 8.7 x 8.7 x 6.2 mm precious opal as the star of the show. It is a size 7.5 and weighs 4.4 grams. It is marked “18CT” inside the band. The ring face is 10 mm north to south and 21 mm across, it sits 7 mm off the finger with a band width of 2.6 mm at the back.
This colorful bauble would be the perfect piece for that empty space in your jewelry box, too bad it won’t be in there very often!
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!
Celestial Opal and Ruby Bracelet in 9k Gold, Vintage 1969
$ 2,932.00 $ 3,450.00
I simply could not resist the amazing style of this phenomenal 1960s bracelet! To be honest, I didn't even really try. It is just so beautifully made that I at first mistook it for a much earlier piece. Each plaque is handcrafted and shows a great degree of skill and an eye for style that brings to mind the designs of the cosmos. Each is set with a glowing round cabochon opal and two bright fuchsia rubies, like little ringed planets circling in their own orbits.
The panels are handcrafted of glowing yellow 9 karat gold in a fabulous sort of undulating shape, and each has fantastic details, including a full back frame to hold the bracelet up off of the wrist for an optimal play of light when it's worn. Each plaque is marked with a '9' and '375' for 9 karat gold and it also bears hallmarks indicating that it was made in London in 1969. It weighs 26.8 grams and measures 8 inches long. The plaques are 17 mm long each and 17.7 mm wide and it sits 6.5 mm off the wrist. Each of the 10 opals are 0.14 carat each for a total weight of 1.4 carats. The 20 rubies add up to about .40 carats total.
This is the kind of fantastic vintage jewel that can be worn so easily, that it can go from Barbecue to Black Tie!!
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 from my shop. 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!
SKU: BEA16563V
Edwardian Arts & Crafts Orange Opal Ring
$ 1,880.00
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. This pink precious opal does just that in a mesmerizing fashion.
Opals have been used in jewelry as far back as 4000 BC, in Kenya. They were worn in Ancient Rome and considered to hold all the power of every gemstone because of the opal’s magical play of every color. The Romans called this stone, ‘opalus’, which means ‘stone of several elements’. In 75 AD, the Roman scholar Pliny took note, “Some opali carry such a play within them that they equal the deepest and richest colors of painters. Others simulate the flaming fire of burning sulfur and even the bright blaze of burning oil.”
This pink precious opal ring was handcrafted during the Arts and Crafts movement in the Edwardian Era, around 1910. This piece is European, likely Belgian. The pink opal is oval and an ellipsoid or double cabochon. It measures 11 x 8 x 5.9 mm. It is set in 18 karat gold on a size 8 band. This ring weighs 4.2 grams. It is hallmarked with the gold purity mark, ‘18CT’. The ring face measures 11.5 x 9.3 x 6.2 mm off the finger with a band width of 2.4 mm.
Most of the world’s opals are found in Australia. There is an Aboriginal legend that says opals came from where the Creator touched his feet to the ground as he descended from the heavens on a rainbow.
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum Navette
$ 4,750.00
I try not be gem-ist, that is prejudiced against or towards one gem or another. I really do love them all (okay, I’m not huge on Tanzanite, sorry!). In truth, I have a weakness for a fine specimen of any type; yet still, I find myself more and more susceptible to the ever exotic and sublime Opal. Not only are they beautiful, they are also pretty cool. Did you know that Opals are the result of ancient rain? The seasonal rains of the worlds semi-desert places create opals by carrying dissolved silica deep into the earth where it forms deposits in the cracks between layers of sedimentary rock. Imagine that, ancient rain, that you can wear on your finger!?
This fantastic Opal has a magnificent play of color and is cut in a tantalizing cabochon marquise. It’s blues and greens, oranges, yellows and reds can be seen dancing and glimmering in any light, from any angle. The luminous gem is set within a frame of Old European cut diamonds, 20 in all, which weigh approximately .05 carats each and add up to a total weight of 1 carat. The opal measures 13.5x6x4.1 mm and weighs approximately 1.5 carats. The overall ring measures 19.8 mm north to south and 11.6 mm across and sits 6.5 mm off the finger.
This hand crafted Edwardian stunner was beautifully made with a lovely looping gallery, most likely it is English and dates to about 1910. It is unmarked but tests as platinum in multiple spots. This size 6.4 ring could be re-sized to suit a new wearer, it weighs 2.8 grams.
This intriguing ring would make a fantastic engagement ring for that luminous lady in your life who is looking for something to match her style!
A note about opals: Due to their high moisture content, opals should be protected from drying out, they love to be worn as they get humidity from your skin, but when your not wearing them, it's best to keep them in a sealed plastic baggie!
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!
Item ID:RG0216072V
Important Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant Retailed by F. W. Drosten Jewelery Co.
$ 14,500.00
Every once in a while I come across a piece of American jewelry while shopping in Europe and every once in a while I come across a piece of jewelry with a fabulous tale to tell. This wonderful pendant brooch combination is both of these things, and so of course I couldn’t resist bringing it home with me!
Here’s the tale of this gorgeous piece as far as I am able to tell… Frederick William Drosten was a contemporary of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the owner of the F. W. Drosten Jewelry Company of St. Louis, Missouri. His gorgeous and most prestigious high end jewelry store was a mecca for the burgeoning uber wealthy of the American Middle West, the railroad barons, oil barons and other newly rich American Industrialists. And while Drosten’s shop didn’t produce jewelry, they sold only the finest, including beautiful gold pocket watches made by the exclusive Swiss maker, Vacheron, and fabulous silver by the famous firm of Redlich & Co.. They were known to place their own label on these items, sometimes right over the mark of the original maker.
This fantastic Art Nouveau brooch was retailed by Drosten, but the maker is unknown, what is certain is that it would have been made by an important American jewelry designer of the early 20th Century. Hand crafted in 14 karat gold, this gorgeous piece is set with an oval of beautiful blue boulder opal that measures 16.3 mm north to south and 11.3 mm across and is 6.3 mm deep and has an approximate weight of 6.61 carats. It is also set with 6 old European cut round diamonds of approximately .08 carats each or .4 carats total weight. Hanging from the bottom of this wonderful piece is a bezel set cushion cut old European diamond that measures 4.8 x 4.4 x 3.6 mm and weighs approximately .65 carats. This stunning and historical piece can be worn equally well as a brooch or a pendant necklace. It is marked with the applied ‘DROSTEN’ which was added by the retailer and tests as 14 karat gold. This piece represents a most impressive and yet very wearable example of Art Nouveau craftsmanship. It weighs 11.5 grams and measures 44 mm across, 38.8 mm north to south and is 11.1 mm deep.
Made around 1910 in America, this important piece would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts 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!
Item ID:PTA20264VA
Stunning Antique Edwardian Fire Opal and Diamond Ring
$ 8,980.00
I was reading an article the other day reported on studies done in Finland which show that love and happiness make you physically warm. If that's true, then just think of all the money you'll save on heat with this fabulous Fire Opal on your finger to keep you happy. I freely admit to being just a little bit in love with this fiery beauty. Yup, warm all over!
This Edwardian stunner was hand-crafted in 18 karat gold with diamonds set in sterling silver. The Fire Opal is an oval faceted natural gem which measures 9.7 mm from North to South and 8.2 mm across and is 6 mm deep; its approximate weight is 2 carats. The stone is very clean and clear for a fire opal with some very tiny surface abrasions only visible under magnification. The rich candy-orange kissed with red opal is complemented by its contrasting halo of old European cut diamonds. The 12 diamonds measure on average 3 mm across and 2 mm deep and weigh .15 carats, for about 1.5 carats of total diamond weight. The diamonds are very bright, white and well color matched; they are clean stones with small to medium sized culets. The ring is currently a size 7.25 but could be resized up or down to suit by a skilled jeweler, it weighs 3.5 grams. The ring is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested to verify content. Made in Europe in about 1910.
Why this ring? Because... baby, it's cold outside!
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 on my shop. 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!
SKU: RGA19084VA
Stunning Antique Opal Crescent Brooch Pendant
$ 3,999.00 $ 4,800.00
The stirring colors of sultry opal have a definite understated star quality. When you set beautifully matched and graduated opals into a delicate and yet grand crescent brooch, the result is an unexpected and elegant thing indeed.
Hand crafted in the Victorian era, this wonderful brooch is done in 18 karat gold with a rosy hue. It is set with 19 oval cabochon cut opals which are graduated in size, the largest one measures 7 x 5 x 2.2 mm. In between each oval opal is a small round cabochon opal, 14 in all. The opals have a wonderful play of color, lots of blues and greens with bright flashes of red and orange and gold. This brooch has a small hanger on the back to turn it into a pendant if the wearer would like. It measures 33.6 mm top to bottom and 32 mm across, it’s 6.4 mm deep and weighs 6.2 grams. This piece is unmarked and has been carefully acid tested as 18 karat gold.
This smashing brooch was made in England around 1880.
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!
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ruby Opal Shield Ring
$ 1,280.00
He was away for far too long. Her warm heart waited for his return, for his laugh, for his wit, for his smile. She looked at her ring and moved it side to side, watching it catch the last of the day’s sunlight. He told her, when he gave it to her, that each of the stones meant something grand. A sapphire for loyalty, his heart would never stray; a ruby for passion, as sizzling as firelight; a diamond for eternity, and everlasting love; and an opal for hope, especially when in doubt.
This is a classic antique Victorian shield ring that holds four beautiful gemstones, a sapphire, a diamond, a ruby, and an opal. It was handcrafted around 1900, most likely in England, which is where I purchased it. There are no marks on this ring, and it has been acid tested at 18 karat gold. The ring face measures 12 x 10.5 x 2.5 mm off the finger, and the bandwidth is 4 mm. This ring is a size 7.5 and weighs 5.1 grams.
This strong and sturdy ring is sure to please any jewelry lover, with its shiny gold and precious gems!
Vintage Opal & 18k Gold 1960's Cocktail Ring
$ 1,190.00 $ 1,560.00
Like sunlight on new fallen snow, this opal glitters with all the colors of the spectrum. Fine twisted wire go round and round for a frame almost as glittery as the stone it highlights.
This fantastic cocktail ring was hand made around 1960, it has marks but I can't place them. The opal measures 11.8 x 9.9 x 3 mm and weighs about 2 carats. The ring is marked and tests as 18 karat gold. It is currently a size 8.75 but could be carefully resized by a knowledgable jeweler; it weighs 6.3 grams.
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 then the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am somewhat 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 exchange 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 photographs and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is always to exceed your best expectations!
Item ID:RG0512170V
