Victorian Celestial Jelly Opal & Diamond Ring Size:10 and displays the vivid colouring

and displays the vivid colouring typical of the Derby factory

comes from that of a factory and pleasure gardens where the 18th Century high society would gather

for the obvious reason that the light is allowed to pass through the coloured enamel work - just like stained glass

The diamonds are bright

Victorian Celestial Jelly Opal & Diamond Ring Size:10 and displays the vivid colouringDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredibly colourful Natural Jelly Opal is surrounded by six sparkling old mine cut diamonds, reminiscent of celestial bodies. The principal stone set in a gold 6 claw mount as are each of the surrounding diamonds. STONES Jelly Opal & six old cut diamonds MEASUREMENTS Head: 16 x 13mm Opal: 10 x 8mm WEIGHT 3. 16 grams MARKS Shank stamped 18 CONDITION Offered in excellent overall condition