Antique Vintage Deco 925 Sterling Silver Australian Opal Band Ring Sz 6.75 2g

Description

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Listing Description by: Megan E.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
"S925
" on the inside of the ring, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
2 g
rams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
--
Main Stone:
Australian Opal
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
6.0 mm
Color:
Opaque white hues with pink sparkles
Accent Stone:
Cubic zirconia
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
1.4 mm
Color:
Semi-translucent with clear sparkly hues
Stone Treatment:
The opal stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
CZ is a man-made stone.
Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Round faceted CZ, cabochon opal
Item Measurements:
Band width:
2.1 mm
Ring Size:
6.75
Sizable by your local jeweler:
Yes
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Features a beautiful Australian opal stone, prong set, and with a cabochon cut for eye-catching sparkle
Five CZ stones hug each shoulder of the ring and the semi-translucency of the stones allows for light to reflect through the stone and illuminate its shiny hues
Australian Opal stone gives off pink hues with sparkly purple and white striations
Smooth and polished inside for comfortable wear
Damage:
Age appropriate wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Discovered in the second half of the 19th century in Australia, fire opals rose to popularity amongst the aristocracy of the Victorian era, both within Australia and beyond. Queen Victoria herself was well-known for her appreciation of the stone, owning an entire collection of jewelry featuring the stunning stone. Mined in Australia and exported to the rest of the world, this new variety of opal was available to only the wealthiest of aristocrats.
As the name suggests, these opals are known for their intense flashes of fire, which usually appears a vibrant red, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, and purples, among other hues. They are typically cut into cabochons that show off their fire and are perfectly suited to a variety of different jewelry pieces.
Discovered in 1892, Cubic zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium oxide. It wasn’t until the 1930’s that scientist discovered how to melt and create a refractory substance that CZ was crafted into diamond-simulating stones for jewelry. The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless, usually colorless, and much less expensive than a natural diamond, which makes it a great alternative in rings, bracelets and other types of jewelry.
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