Vintage opal engagement ring diamonds setting

A vintage engagement ring featuring a superb opal surrounded with diamonds, fine shoulders, solid 18kt gold shank, crafted circa 1930's, excellent vintage condition... A touch of history.

Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Estate
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Period: ca. 1930
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Material: 18K bi-color (yellow and white) gold
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Extra information: Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

Diamonds: 18 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.60 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Total diamond weight: approx. 0.60 crt.

Precious stones: cabochon opal
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and opal is the birthstone (or month stone) for October.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: top of ring 1.75 cm (0.69 inch) x 1.37 cm (0.54 inch)

Weight: 3.40 gram (2.19 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 49 & 13¾ , Size US 5 , Size UK: J

Resizing: Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it on every size; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 11272-0043

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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