14th Sep, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
An Opal, Diamond and Enamel Ring
the oval cabochon opal within a border of old cut diamonds, in white claw settings, to an outer heart shaped border enamelled in blue and white, to a trifurcated shoulder yellow plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.25 carat approximately
finger size N
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £200 - £300
The ring is in fair condition with abrasion to the opal and slight nicks to the enamel, it has possibly been adapted from another piece of jewellery. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold and silver. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 5.2 grams. CR made 24.07.24.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 14th Sep, 2024
Jewellery, Watches & Silver Sales bring together a wide a range of affordable period and modern jewellery, vintage and collectable watches, and silver from the 18th to 21st century.
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