Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Solitaire Ring, Size 6.5, Victorian

This enchanting estate 14KT yellow gold solitaire ring centers a magnificent oval cabochon opal measuring 10.42mm x 8.24mm, set in a classic solitaire mounting, acid tested 14K yellow gold with a total weight of 2.74 grams, currently size 6.5. The smooth, domed cabochon surface of the opal displays the extraordinary play-of-color unique to this beloved gemstone — shifting spectral flashes of green, blue, red, and violet that dance and transform with every movement and change of light, creating a living, luminous display unlike any other gemstone in nature. The warm yellow gold solitaire setting provides a rich, timeless frame that enhances the opal's natural warmth and depth, dating to the Victorian period when opal was among the most passionately coveted gemstones of the era.

Opal was one of the most beloved and symbolically significant gemstones of the Victorian period, treasured for its extraordinary play-of-color and its association with hope, creativity, and the mystical. Queen Victoria herself was a devoted opal enthusiast, helping to cement the stone's status as a gemstone of the highest fashion and sentiment throughout her reign. An oval cabochon opal of this size — over 10mm in length — in an original Victorian yellow gold solitaire mounting is an increasingly rare and collectible find, combining the gemological beauty of a fine play-of-color opal with the historical significance and artisanal quality of period fine jewelry craftsmanship.

An exceptional find for the Victorian jewelry collector, opal enthusiast, October birthstone shopper, or anyone seeking a significant estate opal solitaire ring with genuine period provenance and extraordinary natural gemstone beauty, this Victorian cabochon opal ring is a rare and distinguished addition to any fine antique jewelry collection. Add this extraordinary estate Victorian opal ring to your collection today.

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