Art Deco Opal Openwork Ring

Art Deco Opal Openwork RingA pretty antique openwork cluster ring dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. A fiery opal cabochon forms the centrepiece, set within a diamond border and fine platinum struts. The band is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, creating a gorgeous bimetal contrast with the cool, millegrain platinum head. Era: Art Deco, circa 1920 Head: 18mm by 10mm Ring size: P or 7. 75 US. There is currently a gold sizing insert present making it fit as an N 1 2 (or 7

with intricate scolloped settings designed to look like the petals of a flower

Bail has been added later

)Stones: Precious OpalMarks: Clasp stamped 375 (for 9ct gold)Condition: Great vintage condition

and beautiful hand-engraved geometric (but also somehow naturalistic) detailing giving the impression of an hourglass when viewed front-on

or maybe a briar

Marks: Signed Cartier Paris

while the other in turn remaining inside the house waits for the time of her own departure

purest sky blue

"Multis bonis flebiles quam mihi"

"nine gems"

Nyx was goddess of the night

The name Padparadscha comes from the Sinhalese word for "Lotus Flower" and has come to described stones with a "peachy" orange/pink colour