Victorian Opal & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring art nouveau and have been cut in

and have been cut in oval cushion shapes like the diamonds

In the 18th and 19th centuries paste gems could command as much (if not more) than natural gemstones

An unusual set of stacking rings by Stephen Webster

Rather wonderfully

Victorian Opal & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring art nouveau and have been cut inDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 An unusual Victorian cluster ring set with a vibrant opal cabochon flanked by two pairs of . 20ct old cut diamonds north south as worn on the finger. The band is trifurcated at the shoulders, and features intricate detailing with shell, foliate, and pine cone motifs. STONES Natural Opal 7. 6 x 5. 5mm Old Mine & Old European Cut Diamonds approx. 0. 80ct total MEASUREMENTS Head: 12. 9 x 8. 1mm Width of band: 2. 9mm WEIGHT 4. 2g