Antique Australian 15ct Yellow Gold Solid Opal Half-Hoop Ring Cira 1900s


Elegant, feminine and wonderfully evocative of its period, this is a very pretty example of an Australian antique opal half-hoop — a style that remains every bit as wearable today as it was over 100 years ago, and truly deserves to be seen. Please note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated. Dating to the early 20th century circa 1900s, this fine example of Australian history is designed as a graduating five Opal ring in ever popular half-hoop style. Handcrafted from rich lush 15ct yellow gold, featuring five slightly graduated oval solid Opals exhibiting a myriad of greens, mauves, yellows and pinks, to a base body colour of a grey/blue, each individually claw set across the finger in the traditional half-hoop style, one ‘tip’ of a claw on the end opal is missing but there are four holding this particular Opal very securely in place. Each opal has its own slightly different pattern and personality, giving the row a particularly charming, organic appearance. The rich 15ct yellow gold setting provides a beautiful contrast against the cooler tones of the opals, its mellow antique patina adding further warmth and character. The ring has a noticeable spread of 1.82cm x 5.5mm across the finger, with wide grooved shoulders to a lovely thick and solid shank. Stones Solid Opal
 Graduating from approx - 4.4mm x 3.4mm to 3.6mm x 2.7mm
 Measurements East to west - 1.82cm 
Width - 5.5mm
 Rise - 4.48mm Weight 3.01 grams Marks ‘15ct’ 
Hallmarked with indistinct but definitely Australian stamps; sadly we cannot attribute it definitively. Finger Size 
R or 18.8mm diameter or US8 3/4. Could be resized up 3-4 sizes, down 3 with any competent jeweller. Condition Very very good antique condition. No chips or abrasions to Opals. No thinning to shank, quite a substantial ring. Nice play of colour to Opals. There is a very very tiny natural brown inclusion is present to one opal, inconsequential, noted for accuracy only. As mentioned above, one ‘tip’ of a claw on the end opal is missing but there are four holding this particular Opal very securely in place. A gorgeous antique piece! Explore Our Collection Discover our curated collection, each piece with its own distinctive character and exceptional craftsmanship. View The Collection