Early 20th Century 18ct White Gold, Opal & Diamond Oval Cluster Earrings

A useful pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal – most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold)., 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. and diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use… clusterA group of small diamonds or colourful gemstones grouped together to form a cluster, mimicking the look of a larger gem. Often this group can surround a larger center stone. earrings that were made circa 1910. The rub over set opals display high flashes of blue and green with red undertones. Around them on a lower level are well matched bright white diamonds that compliment the opals. They have secure post and scroll fittings and look very neat on the ear.

Opal is the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. for October so what a lovely gift perhaps.