Art Deco 18ct Gold, Opal & Black Enamel Ring

A striking 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) gold oval shaped ring set with a large cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone – either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat’s eyes and stars.
opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. surrounded by a bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings.
of black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery.. It was made in the 1920s most likely in Germany.