Black Opal Ring 9ky 1.25ct oval

Few opals are as impressive as this beauty, which has found a home in an iconic mid-century modern ring. The solid natural black opal, just over 1ct in size, screams with color from every angle- a kaleidoscope of green, blue, gold, and orange. The color pattern here is chaff meets harlequin, with brushstrokes and blocks of color stacked on each other. While this opal has excellent brilliance of color, it is not overly directional- it is beautiful from every angle. The vintage mounting, with British hallmarks, was designed to play off this color pattern- the opal is bezel set in the center, surrounded by textured gold blocks reminiscent of the chunks of color within the gem. The ring is not massive but has a substantial presence on the hand, measuring over 1/2 inch long. A true statement piece, this ring seamlessly blends vintage craftsmanship with the mesmerizing allure of a top-tier black opal, making it a treasure for any collector or opal lover.

Details: vintage opal ring in 9k yellow gold set with approximately 1.25ct black opal (Lightning Ridge, Australia) with textured gold accents, c.1970.