Shades Of Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Opal Marquise Cluster Ring (ER161)

Shades Of Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Opal Marquise Cluster Ring (ER161)

$395.00

Shades Of Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Opal Marquise Cluster Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring an oval lab created opal, 12 round cut lab created opals, Victorian Revival style and quality silver-work. The expertly bezel set opal has a fantastic play of colour, flashes of green, blue and orange are displayed in these wonderful opals. The centre gem is surrounded but a halo of opals designed in a marquise shaped gallery. The shoulders have a split design and engravings, leading down to a substantial smooth and polished shank. This Victorian Revival ring looks stunning when worn, truly a perfect gift or addition to any jewelry collection.

History: Developed in France in the 1740s , legend has it that it was named for the Marquise de Pompadour, a mistress of the King Louis XV, because the outline resembles the shape of her mouth. The marquise diamond is also called a navette (Old French for "little ship").

Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

Sterling silver was first used in the 12th century in Germany, where the concept of using an alloy to make silver more durable originated. It was later introduced in England in the 13th century, where it became the standard for silver objects.

Measurements: Face of Ring 26.00 mm x 18.00 mm

Stone Size: Opal 3.50 carats

Weight: 4.20 grams

Ring Size: 8

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 21st Century