18ct opal and old cut diamond ring

A beautiful 18ct yellow gold opal and old cut diamond ring, hallmarked Birmingham 1913. The head of the ring measures 6mm wide x 17mm across the finger. This ring is a UK size O / US 7. 

Opal is one of the birthstones for October (along with Tourmaline) and is the gemstone given on a 14th wedding anniversary. The characteristic bright colours given out by Opal are caused by tiny amounts of moisture and silica trapped within the stone.

Opals are gorgeous gems, with the most beautiful Opal specimens containing every colour of the rainbow. Opals are doubly attractive as they often also have a beautiful iridescence, known as opalescence. The incredible play of colour witnessed in gem quality Opals is caused by the refraction of light.

Caring for your jewellery: This beautiful gem is particularly delicate when it comes to cleaning. We recommend using a moist soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and buff the gem gently. Use a dry part of the cloth to remove any moisture that remains. Opal doesn’t like sudden temperature change, so use room temperature water.

Please note all Wave Antiques pieces offer complimentary ring sizing.

At Wave Antiques we donate 1% of all sales made to ocean-protecting charities. We care deeply about the environment and with oceans covering 70% of the earth, we feel promoting sustainability and supporting ocean charities is essential to try and maintain the health of what exists beneath the waves 🌊🌊🌊

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