This stunning, fine and impressive antique opal ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
The rectangular setting is ornamented with a hand carved 2.30ct black opal cameo*, depicting a profile of a man in armour, bearing resemblance to centurions or the mythological hero Archilles.
The cameo is held within a plain rounded collet setting.
The trifurcating ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
This cameo ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold.
This impressive ring is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card.
A rare black opal cameo ring in yellow gold is an evocative gift for connoisseurs of antique jewellery, equally suited to birthdays, anniversaries or as a personal heirloom of lasting significance.
* Attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt of Idar-Oberstein, this opal exemplifies the master carver's pioneering technique of using the stone's natural matrix as a contrasting ground — a method that heightens the gem's iridescence. Trained in Paris and later based in London's Hatton Garden, Schmidt's work is celebrated for elevating opal carving to an art form of sculptural subtlety. Despite his profound influence on gem carving, Schmidt rarely signed his works, lending pieces like this a quiet, almost secretive distinction.
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Date: Circa 1900
