{"product_id":"bague-en-or-jaune-18k-avec-opale-et-diamants","title":"18k Yellow Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds","description":"\u003ch3 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Description – 18K Gold, Opal Cabochon, and Rose-Cut Diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ring is a distinctive piece of jewelry, crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e18-carat yellow gold (750\/1000)\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring an \u003cstrong\u003eimposing oval head\u003c\/strong\u003e centered around a \u003cstrong\u003enatural opal cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The opal displays a beautiful play of internal colors – \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent flashes\u003c\/strong\u003e ranging from green to red, characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003enoble opals\u003c\/strong\u003e most likely from Australia. It is set in a \u003cstrong\u003ebezel setting\u003c\/strong\u003e on a plate surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003erose-cut diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e, within a slightly domed pavé halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose-cut diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e are antique stones, cut using a technique dating back to the 17th century, with a \u003cstrong\u003eflat base\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ecrown of triangular facets\u003c\/strong\u003e, lending a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, diffused brilliance\u003c\/strong\u003e very different from modern cuts. This choice of cut, combined with the two-tone mounting (yellow gold for the band, likely silver or old white gold for the head), confirms the \u003cstrong\u003eantique typology of the ring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ring's shank is adorned with stylized openwork decoration on the shoulders, which seamlessly extends the line of the halo, enhancing the craftsmanship of the jewel. This type of finish is typical of rings from the \u003cstrong\u003etransition period between the late Victorian era (around 1880-1900)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the beginning of the \u003cstrong\u003eEdwardian style\u003c\/strong\u003e (around 1900–1915), a period when colored stones (like opals) were fashionable among high society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle and Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Period\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eLate 19th century – circa 1880 to 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Victorian \/ Early Edwardian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomantic elegance with a \u003cstrong\u003enaturalistic and precious\u003c\/strong\u003e influence, typical of sentimental jewelry from this period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMixed use of metals (yellow gold and silver or antique white gold) and antique stones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18K Yellow Gold (750\/1000) – head likely in silver or antique white gold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e: Noble opal – oval cabochon – multi-color play of colors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural diamonds – \u003cstrong\u003erose cut\u003c\/strong\u003e – set in a halo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bezel setting for the opal, grain or bezel for the diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antique jewelry, handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marchand de Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57646213300555,"sku":"A.6010.02207","price":1430.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3663\/4955\/files\/15817401827659-26f511973bda29490416eeca34c63667929fb51b.jpg?v=1782131345","url":"https:\/\/marchand-de-bijoux.com\/en\/products\/bague-en-or-jaune-18k-avec-opale-et-diamants","provider":"Marchand de Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}