Antique 1915 Opal and Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

This exquisite Edwardian-era ring, hallmarked for 1915, showcases a glowing arrangement of opals and old-cut diamonds in a finely detailed gold setting. At its heart, a luminous opal displays flashes of blue, green, and pink, flanked on either side by two old-cut diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 0.43 carats. Two further opals complete the design, creating a harmonious play of colour and sparkle across the finger.

The 18ct yellow gold mount is richly worked, with openwork shoulders that allow light to pass through, enhancing the brilliance of both diamond and opal. Its elegant proportions and refined craftsmanship reflect the transitional period between Edwardian delicacy and early Art Deco geometry.

In the early 20th century, opals were celebrated for their mystical play of colour, believed to inspire creativity, passion, and hope. Diamonds, by contrast, symbolised constancy and eternity — an enduring emblem of love and strength. Together, they represented both the brilliance of imagination and the steadfastness of devotion, making this combination especially prized in romantic jewels of the era.

A romantic jewel alive with history and character, this ring is a true heirloom piece — as radiant today as it was over a century ago.

Hallmarks

Crown, 18, Passant, Letter “U” – Birmingham, 1915

Era

Edwardian to early Art Deco, 1915

Measurements

Ring size: UK Q / US 8.25

Weight: 3.24g

Diamonds: approx. 0.43 carats total

Condition

Excellent antique condition. Stones secure and bright. Light surface wear consistent with age.

SKU

4551