Victorian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Ring pig fine open worked detail and

fine open worked detail and glistening old European cut diamonds (around 1

and the locket in 15k gold

when Tutankhamun's Tomb was discovered

and five-foot-high "Selenites") but the most remarkable section of the book is probably chapter 20

Victorian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Ring pig fine open worked detail andDATE: Victorian, c. 1889 A gorgeous opal and diamond five stone ring dating from the late Victorian period. The five opals slightly graduate in size across the head and the gaps created between each stone are filled by a small diamond and fine goldwork. It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with scroll motifs that continue up to form the claws that hold the stones in place. The opals are full of colour and life, displaying blues, greens, pinks and reds