Superb sterling silver cluster ring featuring a white central opal from Australia surrounded by 8 smaller opals. Silver and creator hallmarks. Size 57. Weight: 2.1 g. This unique piece had previous lives in the United Kingdom and France.
The story: Queen Victoria was a great follower of opals, to which she restored all their popularity by wearing fabulous jewels set with these stones from Australia. During his various diplomatic meetings, all eyes turned to his jewels which were set with them and which quickly made opal an object of desire throughout Europe.
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