{"product_id":"carolina-vintage-reversible-australian-opal-diamond-flip-ring-in-14k-gold","title":"Carolina | Vintage Reversible Australian Opal \u0026 Diamond Flip Ring in 14k Gold, c.1980s","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA trend that was all the rage between the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, this size 7.50 US Australian opal and diamond ring has a trick up its sleeve: its two shanks (the solid 14k yellow gold bands) pull away from each other in opposing directions when removed from the finger, flipping a full 180 degrees around the ring, revealing an entirely new perspective.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn one side, the reversible ring shows an N6 dark semi-crystal opal that flashes with brilliant, directional strobes of green color when viewed from the appropriate angles, flanked by 4 round brilliant cut diamonds—one positioned north, south, east, and west of the oval cut opal.  When flipped, the opposing side shows a clean, classic stacked cluster of 15 round brilliant cut diamonds that weigh an estimated total of 0.30ct; when combined with the diamonds mounted with the opal, the ring's estimated total diamond weight is 0.38ct.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe inside of the ring's shank is signed by its original artist, the U.S. Virgin Islands-based Cardow Jewelers, a name famous among jewelry aficionados who frequent the island of St. Thomas.  It found its way into OpalPop's collection by way of a Ruther Glen, Virginia pawn industry connection.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThough the ring has been cleaned, hand-polished, and its \"flip\" mechanism is in working condition, some light wear can be seen along the ring's shank, as well as the top of the opal's surface; as a result, the opal has a dulled, matte finish when viewed closely under reflected light.  The opal's wear appears even, does not diminish its well-saturated green flash, and provides an appropriate \"aged\" feel to the natural stone.  Additionally, two notable gouge marks are present along the bridge of one ring, most visible when the diamond-side is showing—present in the first photo.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApproximate default ring size 7.50 US.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Center Stone:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Dark Semi-Crystal Opal, solid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elikely origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrightness of color play: B3.5 of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody tone: N6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: oval cabochon cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (millimeters): 6.92mm x 4.96mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (inches): 0.25\" x 0.2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplay of color description: green-only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional notes: dulled surface polish due to \"flip\" mechanism, does not appear detractive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Accent Stones: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiamond, natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone count: 19 (4 in opal side, 15 in cluster side)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximate total carat weight: 0.38ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecut: Standard Round Brilliant Cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage clarity grade: I1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage color grade: I-J-K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003eReversible Double-Sided Cluster Flip Ring, signed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetal: 14k yellow gold, solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etop of ring width: 11.09mm (0.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering height from finger: 8.84mm (0.33\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebottom of shank width: 2.74mm (0.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering weight: 4.50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximate default ring size: 7.50 US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OpalPop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48483525689556,"sku":"Carolina","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9311\/9444\/files\/reversible-opal-diamond-flip-ring-14k-gold.jpg?v=1787692840","url":"https:\/\/opalpop.com\/products\/carolina-vintage-reversible-australian-opal-diamond-flip-ring-in-14k-gold","provider":"OpalPop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}