Antique, Edwardian emerald & diamond engagement ring, 18ct yellow gold half hoop

Antique, Edwardian emerald & diamond engagement ring, 18ct yellow gold half hoopAn Edwardian emerald engagement ring. Set to centre a vibrant rectangular step cut emerald with a weight of 2. 77 carats. The emerald is encircled by a 0. 50 carat cluster of ten diamonds. The diamonds are flanked on either side by a 0. 04 carat diamond of equal clarity and colour, bringing the total diamond weight up to 0. 58 carats. The diamond set shoulders complete this ring, Tested 18ct yellow gold, circa 1905. History Place Of Origin: United

This ring is a beautiful 20th century use of this beguiling stone

It's so adventurous in its design and manufacture

"Fire opal is a variety of opal - it may not always have the iridescent play of colour for which other opals are famed

"a stunning Victorian ring in a truly unique style

The diamonds are secured in 18ct white gold claw settings and lead down to the basket-setting

30 carats of diamonds in the formation of a daisy

scrolling mount fits the stone beautifully

Circa 1985 | 20th Century

Such challenging techniques would have taken years to master

09ct (each)

30 carat deep red ruby

Cabochon Opal: 1