Edwardian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring Size:5.5 and dates from the mid

and dates from the mid Victorian era

Modelled in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum throughout

Beautiful Art Deco period flower cluster ring

and it was pretty much hit or miss for jewellers working with (unbeknown to them) alloys of differing ratios of the metals

including the pin

Edwardian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring Size:5.5 and dates from the midDATE: Edwardian, c. 1903 An unusual opal and diamond five stone ring dating from the Edwardian era. The five opals are arranged in altering orientations across the head, three north south and two east west. The gaps created by the latter are filled by diamonds a clever design allowing for both the mesmerising opal colour bombs, and the alluring sparkle of faceted diamonds. It's crafted in 18k yellow gold with partial Birmingham hallmarks from the year