Vintage Navette Opal Ring with Ruby & Diamond Halo

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $3,000 - $3,100

Buyer's premium: 18%

Genuine Opal and Genuine Ruby and Earth-Mined Diamond Ring. This circa 1970’s 14 karat yellow gold ring that features a fiery marquise-shaped opal that is secured in the mounting with V-prongs and cradled by .50 carats of round, brilliant-cut, H color, VS2 clarity diamonds in the halo, which, in turn is surrounded by 1.00 carats of round, faceted, stunning rubies in the outer halo. The ring is US size 4 and has a ribbed gallery. This ring can be resized for an additional $100.

Please allow an additional 10 days for shipping if we resize it. This ring is certified and appraised for $3,300.00 estimated retail replacement value. This is an estate item in excellent condition, however, there are two rubies with minor chips in the girdle and/or pavilion, that are almost unnoticeable. The shank and prongs and entire structure of the ring is excellent.

Auction Code: S11/3.7-lss

Most rings can safely be sized within 2 sizes (up or down) of the stated size.
John D. Rockerfeller has a collection of opal jewelry and believed that opals gave him inspiration.
Prior to the mid-1800’s most diamonds were mined in India and Brazil. After DeBeers began mining in Africa, diamonds became more available to the public.

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Weight: 5.8 GR

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