{"product_id":"antique-victorian-opal-diamond-ring-18k-gold-chester-1903","title":"Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18k Gold Chester 1903","description":"Opals have always carried a certain magic. In the shifting glow of these stones, colors flicker like distant northern lights, cool blues, flashes of green, and soft hints of fire that appear and vanish as the hand moves. Set across the crown of the ring, three luminous opals are framed by delicate diamonds that sparkle like tiny stars between them. It is the sort of jewel that feels quietly romantic, a ring made to catch candlelight at a dinner table or glimmer softly in the afternoon sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in England in 1903, this ring is made of 18 karat gold and is fully hallmarked with the crown, \"18\", the Chester town mark, the date letter \"c\" for 1903, and the maker's mark \"JY\u0026amp;S.\" The ring is set with three opals totaling approximately .64 carats. The center stone measures 7.5 x 6 x 2.2 millimeters or about .42 carats, and two side opals measure approximately 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 mm or about .22 carats total. Between them sit four diamonds totaling approximately .12 carats, each measuring about 2 x 2 x 1 mm. The ring measures 8.6 mm north to south, 18 mm across the face, and stands about 4 mm off the finger. The band measures about 2.4 mm wide. It weighs 3.1 grams and is currently a US size 10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes antique opal rings so captivating is their living color. During the late Victorian and early Edwardian years these gems were treasured for their shifting light and mysterious beauty. In this ring the opals seem to glow softly within their golden setting, changing with every movement of the hand. It feels less like a fixed jewel and more like a small universe of color captured in gold, waiting for the next chapter of its story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that if you are ordering a ring and you’d like to have it re-sized by us, you need to check with us before ordering to see if this can be done and what the cost will be. We generally offer free re-sizing within one full size up or down for no additional charge, but there may sometimes be a charge for the materials, ie: gold. Some rings cannot be re-sized by us, such as eternity bands and heavy signet rings. We are happy to let you know if we can resize any ring and to quote you a price on re-sizings over one full size. Re-sized rings are not eligible for return, but may be exchanged at our discretion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem ID: RGA25401VA","brand":"Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970881896702,"sku":"RGA25401VA","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Antique_Victorian_Opal_Diamond_Ring_18k_Gold_Chester_1903.jpg?v=1774035621","url":"https:\/\/www.victoriasterlingjewelry.com\/products\/antique-victorian-opal-diamond-ring-18k-gold-chester-1903","provider":"Victoria Sterling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}