North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 195

Australian Lightning Ridge Opal 18K Gold Ring

Estimate: $3,250 - $4,750

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
The lot features a heavy construction 18K gold ring set with a beautiful Australian Lightning Ridge Opal at the center showing a single halo bezel of large Diamonds along with a whimsical row between of yellow and blue Sapphires. The center opal is bezel set showing an oval polished cabochon with bright flashes in blue, yellow, green and purple with a weight of 2.60 carats. The ring is set with 13 round brilliant diamonds as well in a single halo bezel brow with weight of 0.78 carats and nice depth and brilliance. The piece also shows five yellow sapphire and five blue to cornflower blue sapphires whimsical set in alternating colors made to replicate the uneven and artistic flashes of the opal totaling 0.62 carats of sapphires. The band itself shows a heavy craftsmanship of 18 karat yellow gold being nicely stamped K18 and with a gold weight of 8.3 grams. The ring is in brand new condition with a size of 6 US.