{"product_id":"sia-late-victorian-six-stone-opal-pearl-ring-in-9k-gold-antique-c-1890s","title":"Sia | Late-Victorian Six-Stone Opal \u0026 Pearl Ring in 9k Gold, Antique c.1890s","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe six round crystal opals mounted in this historic late-19th century ring—presumed to be from White Cliffs, Australia, due in combination to their quality and the ring's age—shimmer with predominantly green and blue colors.  Two of the opals, specifically, march to the beat of their own drum: one mounted in the center column is considerably brighter than the rest, its neon green piercing by comparison, and one mounted in a corner position gently glows with pinkish red fire unlike any of the others.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThough no hallmarks denoting gold purity remain in the ring's shank, the dainty Victorian mounting tests thoroughly to be 9k yellow gold, indicating British origin.  Four small, silvery gray pearls line the center of the ring between the two rows of opals—upon close examination, at least three these pearls appear to be replacements rather than original, a conclusion drawn by their size and shape.  They sit epoxy-set on top of the mounting, with one on the end appearing to have shifted more than the others during this process; though they are secure upon inspection, with epoxy being the industry-accepted method of setting pearls in antique settings, we recommend wearing and treating this relic with care, removing it before washing hands or harsh activity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefault ring size 7.00 US.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Stones:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Light Crystal Opal, solid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone count: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eattributed country of origin: White Cliffs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eattributed mining locale: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage brightness of color play: B2 of 5, one stone B3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage body tone: N8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: round cabochon cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage stone diameter (millimeters): 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage stone diameter (inches): 0.1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage play of color description: most predominantly green\/blue, one pinkish red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Accent Stones: \u003c\/strong\u003ePearl, natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage diameter (millimeters): 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor: silvery gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional notes: at least 3 of 4 pearls appear to be replacements, possibly all 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003eWomen's Dainty Victorian-Era Six-Stone Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetal: 9k yellow gold, solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etop of ring width: 7.43mm (0.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering height from finger: 4.00mm (0.15\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebottom of shank width: 1.80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering weight: 1.90 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefault ring size: 7.00 US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OpalPop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48675113861332,"sku":"Sia","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9311\/9444\/files\/six-stone-victorian-opal-pearl-ring.jpg?v=1790461922","url":"https:\/\/opalpop.com\/products\/sia-late-victorian-six-stone-opal-pearl-ring-in-9k-gold-antique-c-1890s","provider":"OpalPop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}