Edwardian Black Opal and Diamond Ring

[iluvcarats]

Like most PSers, I love looking through Etsy, EBay and Instagram (best escape ever.). For the most part, it’s just looking, but every once in a while I find something that I just can’t resist. I came across this ring, and it took my breath away. I really have no business owning an opal, since it is the jewelry equivalent of white pants, but it had me at hello. I don’t know a lot about opals, but I’m pretty sure that this is a black opal from Lightning Ridge in Australia. It is estimated to have been made somewhere between 1910-1920, the opal is about 2 carats and it’s set in platinum. The colors it displays are amazing! Unfortunately there wasn’t any sun today, and there probably won’t be any until May lol, so the pictures don’t do it justice, but I’m totally mesmerized by it.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

HOLY. MOLY. WOT a stunner!!!!

And LOL to the "jewellery equivalent" context. HALIR!

cheers--Sharon

 

[rcjtraveler]

Like most PSers, I love looking through Etsy, EBay and Instagram (best escape ever.). For the most part, it’s just looking, but every once in a while I find something that I just can’t resist. I came across this ring, and it took my breath away. I really have no business owning an opal, since it is the jewelry equivalent of white pants, but it had me at hello. I don’t know a lot about opals, but I’m pretty sure that this is a black opal from Lightning Ridge in Australia. It is estimated to have been made somewhere between 1910-1920, the opal is about 2 carats and it’s set in platinum. The colors it displays are amazing! Unfortunately there wasn’t any sun today, and there probably won’t be any until May lol, so the pictures don’t do it justice, but I’m totally mesmerized by it.

Gorgeous I wouldn’t be able to resist either. Wear it in good health.

 

[dk168]

It's gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[Rfisher]

Hubba hubba -
This is gorgeous!!
I can see why it called to you.

If you say your pictures don’t do it justice - I just cannot imagine.....wow!

 

[siamese3]

Opals can be so magical! I have been smitten before, as well.. it's stunning!!

 

[BrownGinger]

It’s beautiful! Opals are just magical.

 

[FL_runner]

Magnificent!!

 

[HollyC]

Stunningly beautiful!

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Wow this is INCREDIBLE! Lol I love your “white pants” comment, haha! where did you get this lovely from?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Really gorgeous!!! Great find!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

, that's a mighty purty opal!

 

[stracci2000]

Really amazing!

 

[mrs-b]

Stunning, as always, @iluvcarats. Your collection is flawless and this is no exception.

Congratulations on another beautiful piece.

 

[iluvcarats]

HI:

HOLY. MOLY. WOT a stunner!!!!

And LOL to the "jewellery equivalent" context. HALIR!

cheers--Sharon

Thanks, Sharon! I’m really much too clumsy for an opal lol!

 

[iluvcarats]

Gorgeous I wouldn’t be able to resist either. Wear it in good health.

Thank you, rcjtraveler! The internet is a dangerous and expensive place!

 

[iluvcarats]

It's gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

DK

Thanks dk168!

 

[iluvcarats]

Hubba hubba -
This is gorgeous!!
I can see why it called to you.

If you say your pictures don’t do it justice - I just cannot imagine.....wow!

Thanks for the compliments, Rfisher! The colors are constantly moving and changing- it always looks different. Hopefully I’ll get a sunny day soon.

 

[iluvcarats]

Opals can be so magical! I have been smitten before, as well.. it's stunning!!

They really are magical! Colors moving and changing all the time. Thank you!

 

[iluvcarats]

It’s beautiful! Opals are just magical.

Thank you very much, BrownGinger! Opals are so much fun to play with.

 

[iluvcarats]

Magnificent!!

Thank you very much, FL_runner!

 

[iluvcarats]

Stunningly beautiful!

Thank you, HollyC! So glad that you like it.

 

[iluvcarats]

Wow this is INCREDIBLE! Lol I love your “white pants” comment, haha! where did you get this lovely from?

Hi Sprinkles&Stones! I found it on Etsy, and it came from an antique shop in Italy. I never wear white pants! I’ll either stain them or turn them gray in the laundry. I’ll have to be extra careful with this opal.

 

[iluvcarats]

Really gorgeous!!! Great find!

Many thanks, diamondseeker2006!

 

[iluvcarats]

, that's a mighty purty opal!

Thank you, ItsMainlyYou! Are you in Maine? I love Maine and spent many summers there. We even spent part of our honeymoon there on our way to Cape Breton Island.

 

[iluvcarats]

Really amazing!

Thanks, stracci2000! So glad that you like it.

 

[iluvcarats]

Stunning, as always, @iluvcarats. Your collection is flawless and this is no exception.

Congratulations on another beautiful piece.

Thanks mrs-b! I’m very flattered by your sweet compliments!

 

[maita13]

Stunning❤

 

[Ally T]

How mesmerising! I absolutely love opals as they remind me of the Northern Lights & I find them hypnotic.

Enjoy this utterly beautiful ring! I expect you'll spot something new in there every day!

 

[missy]

Like most PSers, I love looking through Etsy, EBay and Instagram (best escape ever.). For the most part, it’s just looking, but every once in a while I find something that I just can’t resist. I came across this ring, and it took my breath away. I really have no business owning an opal, since it is the jewelry equivalent of white pants, but it had me at hello. I don’t know a lot about opals, but I’m pretty sure that this is a black opal from Lightning Ridge in Australia. It is estimated to have been made somewhere between 1910-1920, the opal is about 2 carats and it’s set in platinum. The colors it displays are amazing! Unfortunately there wasn’t any sun today, and there probably won’t be any until May lol, so the pictures don’t do it justice, but I’m totally mesmerized by it.

Beautiful! Wear in good health and colorlicious joy!