Antique Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring c. 1890 in 15k Gold

They were ice skating in November as the weather had turned cold early that year. Snowflakes fell lightly around them, just enough to dust the sky and make the night a little brighter. She was spiraling and performing forward crossovers while all he could achieve was a figure eight. She skated across the pond and stopped at his side, grinning. He asked what the smile was for. That’s when she threw a snowball at him and promptly ran away to the other side of the frozen water. He made his way toward her, hand behind his back, and she laughed as he said he had something for her. She knew it would be his retaliation. That’s when he popped open a box with a ring inside, a ring with a ruby surrounded in diamonds and gold. That’s when she said yes.

This vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring was handcrafted in 18 karat gold. It was made in Sheffield, England in 1984. A beautiful, sparkling natural pink round ruby sits at the center of 12-diamond halo consisting of old and brilliant cut stones. Each diamond weighs approximately .02 carats each. The ruby weighs approximately 1.11 carats total and measures 6.0 x 4.7 x 4.9 mm. The ring face measures 11.2 x 13 x 6 mm off the finger and the band width is 1.6 mm at the back. This ring has been fully hallmarked. It bears the Tudor rose mark indicating this ring was assayed in Sheffield, it also bears the crown mark for England, the gold purity mark, “750”, and the date letter, “K” for 1984. The maker’s mark reads, “MTH”. This piece is a size 7.5 US and it weighs 3.2 grams.

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We sat beneath the maple trees at dusk, surrounded by larkspur and the bluest of blue skies that matched the ring on my finger. She and I sipped on lavender lemonade and we leaned back in our Adirondack chairs, watching the sun crawl across the sky. This ring matched the mood of laidback elegance; it was lively yet serene. The clouds changed shape along with the conversation and by the end of it all we swore we’d do it again, same time next year. I’ll wear the same ring, she’ll bring the lemonade.

This antique Victorian gold ring was handcrafted in England around 1910. It features blue enamel on the face with a border of faceted marcasites set in silver over 9 karat gold. The center of the ring face showcases a motif of flowers. The ring face measures 16 x 16.4 x 6 mm off the finger and the band width measures 1.6 mm at the back. This ring is a size 5.75 and it weighs 3.4 grams. It has been acid tested.

Dazzle them with enamel and dare them with marcasite. Trust me, they won’t mind.

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What was I supposed to do? It was a ring that stood the test of time, glorious in its subtleness and stunning with its details, seen by the keenest of observers. The people who wear this ring are the type who stop and smell the roses, who star gaze, and who attempt to find shapes in the clouds. So I bought this ring, knowing you’d be able to find it here waiting for you.

This breathtaking Victorian garnet and gold ring was handcrafted in England around 1890. A large rectangle cushion cut garnet sites at the center of an engraved bezel setting with engraved shoulders. The garnet is a deep wine red and measures 10.5 x 8.1 x 4.1 mm and weighs 3.54 carats. The ring face measures 14.2 x 11.5 x 5.3 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 6.5 and weighs 5.1 grams. There is a faded inscription on the inside of the band that appears to say “to Helen” but it’s hard to say for sure. There are no other marks and it has been acid tested.

To the casual onlooker, this ring is a stunning work of art, but to the thorough spectator, it’s even more. They’ll notice the engraved shoulders and the details in the garnet’s golden setting.

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I admit it, I did a bit of hemming and hawing over this ring. ‘But, I don’t usually buy doublets’, I reasoned to myself. ‘But, it’s such a lovely blue’, my heart shot back. ‘But, it’s a bit pricey for a silver ring’, my practical side objected. ‘But, just look at it!’, my romantic soul persisted. As in most matters like this, my heart won out over my head and I just had to this bring this fabulous ring home with me.

But, seriously, just look at it. This beautifully hand crafted Arts & Crafts ring is made in silver, with a large and commanding style. The mounting of the ring is fully and wonderfully carved with scrolling floral motifs. The ring is set with a large, 13x11mm opal doublet in the most fantastical shade of blue. The sides of this two-tone ring are accented with stylish gold flowers. The face of this ring measures 19.5 mm north to south and 17 mm across, it sits 7.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 5.3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked ‘925’ for sterling silver and weighs 11.2 grams. It is a size 8.75, but fits a little snuggly due to its wider width.

I don’t know exactly where this ring originates from, it could be English (that’s where I purchased it) or it could have Scandinavian roots, I’d believe either. Crafted around 1910-1920.

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