Victorian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring Size:5.5 Artists and Craftspeople would incorporate

Artists and Craftspeople would incorporate Japanese themes - usually depicting birds

Ruby (synthetic)

sort of reminiscent of caterpillar tracks

6mm diameter

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Victorian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring Size:5.5 Artists and Craftspeople would incorporateDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 This elegant antique 5 stone half hoop ring is ring set with alternating opals and old mine cut diamonds, and it's modelled in rich 18k gold throughout. The opals are full of life, while the diamonds are sparkly, chunky and bright, with a total carat weight of 1. 06ct. The lovely carved gallery features scroll motifs that continue up to form the claws that hold the stones in place, and the detail continues to travel along the