Victorian 18ct Gold Triple Opal & Diamond Ring

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold three stone 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… late VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). ring. The opals are really well matched and full of vibrant colour. The diamonds set them off very well. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is called a carved half hoop shank which was very popular towards the end of the nineteenth century.