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Book Your Virtual ConsultationThis is a spectacular black 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. ring that was made circa 1920. It is platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... and the large clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set black opal that has an approximate weight of 2.36 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... dominates the design. It displays incredible irridesant flashes of red green and blue and is surrounded by claw set diamonds within millgrained settings and an overlapping design on each corner set with further diamonds. Opals all have a ‘play of colour’ but it is shows off much better on a dark background. As a result, black precious opals are deemed more beautiful and are more sought after
The trifurcated shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. lighten the feel of the ring and lead on to a ribbed shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger.. It sits low on the finger so it is a comfortable ring to wear.
A rare ring that will be sure to delight the wearer!
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