Retro, 1940s, platinum, fire opal ring garnet

Retro, 1940s, platinum, fire opal ring garnetThis ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings: Metal: platinum rings Gems: opal rings Fire opal ring, circa 1940. Fire opals are an unusual variety of opal, found primarily in Mexico. Popularised in the 19th century, fire opals only occasionally show the rainbow iridescence associated with most opals, but more than make up for it with their distinctive and highly attractive body colours, ranging from a glowing orange to a deep cherry red. This oval cut

UK J ½ / US 5 (complimentary re-size available)

VS1-SI1 clarity on average

A highly symbolic and romantic design that’s perfect for an engagement ring

coral is dyed or wax-impregnated to improve its colour or lustre

18 carat white gold

estimated colour I-J

Ruby and diamond ring

and are most commonly below 1 carat

Diamond: total carat weight approximately 1 carat

Sri Lanka has been a source of gemstones for millennia

The stepped shoulders with their millegrain borders are a classic feature of rings from the 1920s and 1930s

The centre of this glamorous ring is collet-set with a square cushion diamond weighing approximately 1