Antique Art Nouveau Opal Ring 18k Gold

She sat at the top of a cliff and caught her breath, her harness still dangling from her waist. The sun was just kissing the horizon and the light had turned a rich and buttery yellow. The sea below was a shocking shade of blue. He came and sat next to her and offered her a bottle of water. When she took it and went to turn the lid, she heard a clink and noticed a glint off the bottle. She tore her eyes from the ocean and looked down at the bottle, hanging around the neck was a ribbon and strung on the ribbon was a magnificent diamond ring. She looked at him and he shrugged and smiled.

“Shall we?” he asked.

“Yes.” she said, and grasped the hand he offered. “Yes, I think we shall.”

This perfectly fantastic European diamond solitaire ring is set with a 1.59 carat diamond in a band of buttery 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is beautifully hand crafted and the stone is the star of the show, held by a triple-split shank and golden prongs, this diamond measures 6.9 x 6.95 x 5 mm and is I color, VVS2-VS1 clarity. The diamond is an Old European mine cut stone which probably predates this ring a bit, it’s not subtle, but rather flashes with light and color with every move of the hand. The stone was hand cut, probably around 1850, the ring was made around 1890. This ring measures 7.92 mm north to south and sits 5.4 mm off the finger, it is a size 7 and weighs 2.3 grams. The ring has marks that have been lost to time and wear and tests as 18 karat gold. The ring has been appraised by a GIA master gemologist and is valued at $18,890 retail.

Okay, so you found the right partner, you’ve done the hard part. Now you’ve found the perfect ring as well. There, wasn’t that easy?

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The term ‘bewitched’ dates to the 1200s, but it wasn’t until some 300 years later that the meaning changed from a fearful term with an implication of harm to the more figurative sense of charming someone, enchanting them with delightful attraction. The Victorians, with their love of all things figural, created wonderful witches heart jewelry, usually in the form of brooches and sometimes pendants, but this is the first time I’ve ever stumbled upon a witches heart ring, and I have to say that this one bewitched me instantly.

Hand crafted in 18 karat gold, this English beauty was made around 1880. It is set with a lovely Old European cut center diamond which weighs about .4 carats, surrounded by an additional 9 old cut diamonds which add up to about a further .92 carats, for a total approximate diamond weight of 1.32 carats. The center stone has a distinctly golden hue, while the surrounding stones are well matched and very white, all of the stones are very sparkly, clean, and beautifully hand cut. The ring measures 12 mm north to south and 10.3 mm across, it sits 8 mm off the finger and narrows to 4 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked ’18’ for the gold content and bears the makers mark of ‘E.C.’, it is a size 8.25 and weighs 4.7 grams.

Have you been bewitched? This fantastic and unusual ring would make an absolutely stunning and unique engagement ring!

I offer a 3-5 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!

Hand crafted in about 1900, this wonderful Arts & Crafts silver ring makes quite the statement. It is set with four rich, whiskey orange small faceted citrine gems around a lighter colored larger oval citrine which is kissed with green hue. The center stone measures 12.9.6.9 mm and weighs approximately 4 carats, the smaller stones are 3.4 mm each. This ring measures 26.1 mm north to south and 18.2 mm across, it sits 8.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked ‘925’ for sterling silver, it is a size 7.5 US and weighs 8.7 grams.

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!

The rich, peachy-orange hue of the sapphire which centers this ring has earned it the name ‘padparadscha’, a word which finds its origins in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. It is derived from the word for Lotus Blossom and both are supreme examples of Nature in all her Glory.

This fantastic target style ring was hand crafted in France in about 1950, although it has a decidedly Art Deco feel. It is set with a natural 1.0 carat padparadscha sapphire in a gorgeous orange/peach tone, the stone measures 7.4 x 5.4 x 3.12 mm and is an oval faceted cut. Surrounding the lively sapphire are two ornate frames of diamonds, forty-six in all, which are VS1-2 in clarity and E-F color and add up to approximately .6 carats in total. The ring is made of 18 karat gold with a platinum top, rectangular in shape with dipped corners and a flower-petal like gallery underneath. the face of the ring measures 17.2 mm north to south and 14.2 mm across, it sits 3.7 mm off the finger and narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band. This ring is hallmarked on the outside of the band with the French eagles head mark, (French 18k hallmark) and a French makers mark.

This size 6 ring weighs 4.7 grams. We’d be happy to re-size it to suit at no additional charge. This ring comes with a full appraisal done by an independent Master Gemologist, the fully appraised value is $7,599.00.

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!