Victorian Diamond Navette Cluster Ring intaglio Boulder Opal

Boulder Opal

It’s styled as a seated figure holding a staff and a lotus flower

with clear Birmingham hallmarks from the year 1871

which was usually in rhyme or "posey"

Victorian Diamond Navette Cluster Ring intaglio Boulder OpalDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A striking Victorian navette cluster ring set with old European cut diamonds. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1890, and however retains a certain contemporary feel. Crafted in 18 karat gold with the diamonds set in silver to accentuate their colour. The term navette (often used interchangeably with Marquise) means "little ship" in French, in reference to the boat like shape it describes. STONES Old European Cut