A High-and-Tall Vintage Opal Cluster Ring
Perhaps the tallest opal cluster ring that one may ever see, this 1950's Mid-Century Modern style piece sits as high as approximately three quarters of an inch above the wearer's finger. Like many pieces of the era, the 18 karat stamped shank is improperly marked- the piece tests to be 12 karat gold. Each of the seven white crystal opals appear to be original and in excellent condition.
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Default ring size 7.25 US.
Check The Specs...
The Stones
| Opal Variety |
Natural Light Opal, solid |
| Stone Count |
7 |
| Origin |
Coober Pedy, Australia |
| Weight (carats) |
Unknown |
| Shape |
Oval Cabochons |
| Dimensions (millimeters) |
5.61mm x 3.78mm average |
| Dimensions (inches) |
0.2" x 0.1" average |
| Brightness of Color Play |
B1 to B2 |
| Body Tone |
N8 |
| Play of Color Description |
predominantly red and blue across multiple stones |
| Enhancements |
None |
| Additional Notes |
None |
The Setting
| Purpose |
Ring |
| Metal |
12k yellow gold, solid |
| Setting Techniques |
prong-set |
| Shank Description |
standard single shank |
| Top Width |
24.46mm (1.0") |
| Height From Finger |
19.33mm (0.75") |
| Bottom of Shank Width |
2.66mm |
| Weight (grams) |
7.43g |
Default Size (US)
|
7.25 |
| Designer |
unknown |
| Era of Manufacture |
circa 1940's to 1950's |
| Additional Notes |
possibly Thai origin; improperly stamped "18k" |
