History

• Place Of Origin: Australia.
• Date Period: Circa 1880.

The stones

• Largest opal weight: 0.90ct
• Largest opal size: Length 9mm; Width 6.5mm; Depth 2.7mm
• Smallest opal weight: 0.30ct
• Smallest opal size: Length 6.5mm; Width 4.5mm; Depth 1.8mm
• Total opal weight: 1.30ct

Band

• Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
• Hallmarks: marked with 'H NEWMAN' maker's mark for Henry Newman who was active in Melbourne, Australia from 1852 onwards. He was an esteemed jeweller, known to be one of the best in Melbourne and was registered at 175-177 Elizabeth Street. This ring is further marked with Australian hallmarks for 18ct gold.
• Band Size: UK L 1/2 / US 6.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 10mm; Width 15mm; Height of setting 4mm
• General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: All stones secure, safely set with claws fully covering each stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).