I’m pretty sure you’ll agree with my matter-of-fact deduction that this fire opal and diamond ring must be made of magic.
You see my point?
That incredible thing you’re staring at in the middle there is a black opal, which measures 12.22 X 11.17 millimeters and weighs approximately 4.75 carats. As Lang puts it, “A phantasmagoria of blazing red, orange, yellow, green and blue combine for a spellbinding effect in this truly fabulous gemstone.” A phantasmagoria, indeed.
This stunning opal is accented by a wreath of platinum and diamond leaves, which add to the mythical feel of the piece. The ring totals 68 European cut diamonds, for a total diamond weight of .30 carats.
This ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.
This piece is Italian and is an antique. You have to wonder what the artist’s original inspiration was. The ring is 1.5 inches long and features a gnarled gentleman carved from red coral, who is giving you a sideways look out of his white gold and diamond frame.
The white gold frame is set with 52 rose-cut diamonds for a total diamond weight of .50 carats. The bezel, the ring shank and undergallery are all 18 karat yellow gold.
I would hold him up to people’s faces and make him say things in an old man voice. He would be my finger Gandalf. Better: my finger Dumbledore. Or maybe this is Merlin’s true fate? How many old wizards can I reference in one post?
