Unique OPAL Art NOUVEAU Floral Garland French Antique 18k Gold Ring Bows Laurel Leaf Berries Halo

ABOUT:

I try to acquire as many of these French Belle Epoque garland rings as I can find because they are so ornate and popular. This is a unique one with the glorious center oval opal with a gorgeous blue color with strong blue flecks. The opal has a lovely polish, with Crisp bow and laurel leaf and berry design and the added detail of banded shoulders.

Found in France, the delicious gold work is a beautiful accompaniment to the gorgeous opal that is light blue in color with the strong green flecks along with reflections of the other colors of the rainbow including a rosy blush. Very striking piece with the large opal offered in better than most condition.

Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Antique box is not included.

HALLMARKS:
French hallmarks for 18k gold that is very worn to illegible but guaranteed 18k gold and textbook French Art Nouveau piece.

MEASUREMENTS:
Currently measures a size 7. It weighs 2.9 grams. Ring face is 12mm north to south. The opal is about 8x5mm.

CONDITION NOTES:

The opal has a very nice sheen and polish compared to many so it is in better than most condition. There is a tiny halo of adhesive inside the ring face assumedly to keep the stone from rattling in the bezel. It is secure, not visible when wearing and does not affect the piece in any way except to keep the stone from clicking.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

Very sweet piece from a very special era. I enjoy making my customers happy and matching unique pieces with new homes. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions! It means a lot to me that you are visiting my shop! : )

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