Opal Ring / October Birthstone / Solid Natural Opal art_deco_ring 45 cts of diamonds in

45 cts of diamonds in platinum

the difference is the the center stone is held by prongs which are cut out of the shank

The ring is a 14K rose gold band with a synthetic pink sapphire made very much in the style of medieval rings

The centre diamond measures 4mm round

This hallmarking and assay system was used up until 1888

Opal Ring / October Birthstone / Solid Natural Opal art_deco_ring 45 cts of diamonds inOpals are rich in lore and symbolism across various cultures, often associated with both good luck and bad. Some cultures view them as symbols of hope, purity, and truth, while others link them to prophecy, invisibility, and even bad luck. Arabian legends link them to lightning, and Aboriginal Australians associate them with the creator spirit and the rainbow. Ancient Greeks believed opals granted the gift of prophecy and protected against illness.