Antique Black Opal and Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co.

Description:

Antique Black Opal and Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co., centering an opal measuring 12.20 x 10.45 x 3.00 mm, flanked by old European-cut diamond melee, platinum-topped gold mount, size 6, signed.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Black Opal Ring
c.1905-1910
a few light scratches to top
there is no evident crazing
the stone is a flattish cushion, more like a cushion shape tablet, rather than a high fat stone
opal has an area of matrix on the bottom
diamonds are .04 cts. each lively pleasant little stones, insubstantial but of good size for the ring
12.29 x 10.12 x 3.07 mm are the measurements, 1/2 in. x 7/16 in.
opal with many small pinpoints of color rather than broadflash

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