{"product_id":"neleh-orange-playing-australian-opal-solitaire-ring-in-aged-base-metal-estate","title":"Neleh | Estate Orange-Playing Australian Opal Solitaire Ring in Aged Base Metal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's a wonder what such a notably fine Australian opal is doing mounted in a base metal costume setting such as this.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLikely modern-made with an aesthetic that can be described as Victorian-adjacent, its gold plating is quite well-worn, exposing the metal's true silvery tone along the sides and bottom of the ring's open shank.  Black antiquing has been inconsistently applied, appearing in select sections of the dainty rope-like design.  Sourced from a Radcliff, Kentucky estate and stamped \"BRASS\", the bottom of the shank is sharp when rubbed, and its inside feels rough when putting the ring on and taking it off—though the piece is reasonably comfortable once on the finger.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn spite of these imperfections, there is something that we find irresistibly alluring about this mystery solitaire: the natural, N8-light Australian opal exhibits such a gorgeous display of colors when viewed in the light.  Broad, fiery reddish oranges light up across the oval-shaped stone's surface, accompanied by breathtaking blue and green overtones; yellows make their occasional appearance in lower-light environments when viewing the stone from the appropriate angles.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIdeal for the person seeking a quality stone who minds little of an imperfect setting, this ring is a special find.  If intended for a gift, we suggest that the recipient is on-board ahead of time—this ring's worn charm is not for everyone.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate default ring size 5.75 US.  Due to the base metal composition, this ring cannot be sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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 Stone:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Light Opal, solid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecountry of origin: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eattributed mining locale: Coober Pedy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrightness of color play: B3.5 of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody tone: N8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: oval cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (millimeters): 7.09mm x 4.97mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (inches): 0.25\" x 0.2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplay of color description: predominantly reddish orange with blue overtones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003eRope Design Prong Set Solitaire Ring with Split-Shank \u0026amp; Black Antiquing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetal: gold-plated base metal, stamped \"BRASS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etop of ring width: 9.82mm (0.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering height from finger: 5.11mm (0.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebottom of shank width: 2.01mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering weight: 2.11 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximate default ring size: 5.75 US\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional notes: gold plating is heavily worn, edge of shank feels sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OpalPop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48666434207956,"sku":"Neleh","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9311\/9444\/files\/orange-australian-opal-solitaire-ring-estate_6b3daccc-8988-4010-8b6d-013a3e5e0ec9.jpg?v=1790882457","url":"https:\/\/opalpop.com\/products\/neleh-orange-playing-australian-opal-solitaire-ring-in-aged-base-metal-estate","provider":"OpalPop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}