Opal Diamond Ring Carnelian graded I colour and VS–SI

graded I colour and VS–SI clarity

The front is decorated with the initials VR (Victoria Regina) in red enamel interspersed with diamonds surmounted by an enamelled crown set with diamonds

with a foil backed concealed clasp

thought to protect the wearer from enchantment while signifying that the giver’s heart had been ‘bewitched’ by the beloved

The gold ball tops have a post fitting with two box link chains supporting the matt balls at the bottom which are hung in a negligée form

Opal Diamond Ring Carnelian graded I colour and VS–SIA pretty late 19th century opal and diamond ring, claw set with a luminous cabochon opal displaying vibrant flashes of colour. The shoulders are adorned with trios of circular cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0. 50 carats. Current Ring Size: N The Opal measures approximately 8. 7 x 6. 5 x 3mm Weight: 3 grams