Showing posts with label Opal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Opal. Show all posts

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Rare Finds - Antique Opal Cocktail Rings


There's magic in Opals. 

Oh my, I really need to win the lottery!
This ring is simply exquisite! 
An oval opal cabochon set into 14K rose and white gold and
surrounded by 16 little diamonds.


Huge, 26mm marquise shaped opal is surrounded by old mine-cut diamonds
in a gold and silver setting.


This ring is made of 18K gold and platinum
and features two fiery opal cabochons, offset by diamonds.


A cluster of round and tear shape opals in a 14K yellow gold setting.
Can you believe all that opaly iridescence?


This petite ring is so sweet. A fiery opal is surrounded by 10 diamonds 
in 18K gold and platinum setting.


A large, eye catching opal flower estate ring, set in 18K gold.


A 30mm opal cabochon is set in a 14K gold crown setting.
This cocktail ring reminds me of something a fairy-tale queen should wear. 

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Antique Opal And Diamond Ring


I can't take my eyes off this ring!
Circa 1930's, this gorgeous antique ring is set with a natural opal 
and surrounded by 14 diamonds.
The scalloped oval setting is 18K gold topped with platinum.
The ring is a perfect size and is just so very lovely!



You can see more pictures of this Antique Opal Ring HERE.



Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Antique Jewelry Show Part 2

There was so much to see at the Antique Jewelry Show, I could have spent days there! All the exquisite jewels displayed at the show looked like the adornments worn by the much admired Downton Abbey characters, the graceful ladies of the Crawley family. It's amazing how well preserved these jewels are, considering that some of them are close to 100 years old! What do we own now that will last this long? In our day and age, everything is disposable. The beauty and longevity of antique jewelry is a testament to the incredibly skilled artisans who created it by hand. I love knowing that these jewels have seen the world so different from today and that most likely, they will outlive me as well. 
Art Nouveau diamond pendant

Edwardian Diamond and Opal brooch.

Victorian Diamond cuff bracelet

Edwardian Opal Brooch

This museum quality set looks like it was worn by royalty. 
I love how much history can be glimpsed in antique jewelry!

I'm obsessed with opals! Isn't this necklace divine?

Art Deco Diamond necklace, worthy of the The Great Gatsby's Daisy.


Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire bracelet



Art Deco Diamond Earrings




Friday, July 26, 2013

Victorian Opal, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

 What a perfect harmony of shape, color and intricate detail! 
This Victorian Bracelet is an amazing, one of a kind  specimen of antique jewelry, and a true heirloom piece. A dream for any collector!
Here's the seller's description:
"This truly luxurious antique Victorian bracelet is a showstopper! It is crafted in 18K yellow gold, topped in platinum and is a one of a kind creation! The bracelet holds a large genuine earth mined oval cut fire opal in the center that is estimated to be 5 carats. Incredible orange brilliance!! There are 10 additional small round colorful opals. Also, there are 2 genuine earth mined pear cut sapphires for a total weight of .60 carat. Last, but not the least, are 63 fiery round single cut diamonds that have a total weight of 1.20 carats. Intricate etching and crisp milgrain detailing embellish the entire bracelet!! The bracelet has a nice secure insert clasp with a safety. Will fit a 7" wrist or a little larger."



Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Rare Finds - Antique Opal Rings


There's something magical about the glow of opals.
Here are some Antique Opal Rings to feast your eyes on.

What makes this Ring unique is that the opal cabochon is emerald cut. 
The natural opal is set into a two-tone 
14K gold setting and accented by diamonds.
I have a feeling that the pictures may not be doing 
justice to this ring and that it's much lovelier in reality.


Made of 18K white gold and accented by ten diamonds.




This Edwardian/Art Deco period ring is 18K gold and platinum.
The natural opal is accented by small diamonds.
Look at the beautiful detail on this ring!


This 14K gold ring features a marques shaped natural opal.