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Opalescent Heart - Estate Victorian Revival 10K Rose Gold Opal Heart & Diamond Ring. This darling ring is crafted from 10K rose gold, hallmarked 10K and a makers mark CORONA.  Featuring one natural heart shaped opal, two natural round cut diamonds, Victorian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring showcases a beautiful heart shaped opal, displaying blue, pink, and green color play. The opal is flanked by a glowing diamond on each side of the opal, which adds a touch of sparkle to the ring. The shoulders on the ring featured a bead type design (a characteristic seen in ancient, Victorian, and Victorian revival jewelry). The back of the ring is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. The charming estate ring would make a perfect gift for that special someone, or a wonderful addition to any fine jewelry collection.

History: The early Greeks believed the opal bestowed powers of foresight and prophecy upon its owner, while in Arabian folklore, it is said that the stone fell from heaven in flashes of lightning. To the Romans, it was considered to be a token of hope and purity. Ancient Romans provided the first real market for opal.

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

History. Gold has been known since prehistoric times and was one of the first metals to be worked, mainly because it was to be found as nuggets or as particles in the beds of streams. Such was the demand that by 2000 BC the Egyptians began mining gold.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Corona Jewellery is a third generation family business established in 1959. Corona's founder learned his craft in his native city, Pforzheim, Germany, a European centre of fine jewellery making. Today, Corona is one of Canada's premier and best-known jewellery manufacturers.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: Opal (Heart) .20 carats    Diamond .02 carats 

Weight: 1.90 grams 

Ring Size: 6 1/2 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: 21st Century