Opal Ring

A vintage ring in 18ct yellow gold, centred by an oval cabochon opal framed by diamond-set shoulders. The opal displays soft flashes of green, blue and lilac fire across a milky translucent ground, contrasted by bright white diamonds in platinum-topped settings. The elevated claw setting allows the opal to remain the focus of the composition, while the graduated diamond shoulders taper naturally into the band. The combination of yellow gold and white settings reflects traditional mid-century construction, balancing warmth with crisp definition around the stones. Elegant in proportion without feeling delicate, the ring has a classic late twentieth-century profile with strong colour movement from the opal. The restrained diamond detailing gives the piece light and structure while preserving the softer character of the central stone.