Description
Chunky Vintage Modernist 10k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring 7.25 size with .9 carat natural mined stones in excellent condition. It is marked and guaranteed to be solid 10K gold. The setting is very well made with thick, strong, chunky shank and setting. It has crisp stylized lines and contrasting open work. The center opal is 8mm with milky blue colors and a little peach color. The color is somewhat better than you see in photo. There are some pastel colors in the stone that did not show up in the photo. There are also 14 diamond accents. Total gemstone weight is approximately .9 carat. Ring size is 7 1/4. The top measures 1/2″ by 7/16″ oval. Weight is 3.8 grams.
Condition is excellent and it has a nice thick band. No damage or repair. This is a lovely vintage modernist 10K yellow gold opal diamond ring 7.25 size for your collection having a nice, showy modernist look. It is very well made and consequently able to be used daily.
Some Information About Opals:
Opal is a gem quality form of hydrated amorphous silicon dioxide. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘stone’ and it is gemologically classed as a mineraloid as a result of its amorphous form. Opal is also considered to be the national gemstone for Australia since Australia produces roughly 97% of the world’s entire supply of opal gemstones. Finally, Opals can be divided into three main subgroups: precious opal, fire opal and common opal (potch):
Precious opal is known for its remarkable ability to diffract light. This consequently results in rainbow-like colors that change with the angle of observation. Another way to describe this is ‘play of color’. Fire opal can sometimes exhibit slight color play. Yet it is better known for its vivid body color. Common opal is usually opaque, rarely translucent, and lacks play of color. It is often found mixed with other gemstones, such as agate opal or moss opal. Common opal is known to exhibit ‘opalescence’. The term ‘opalescence’ is often mistaken for ‘play of color’. Opalescence should only be used to describe the optical effects seen in common opal. Opalescence is caused by the reflection of light and appears as a sheen of light, typically milky-bluish in color.
