{"product_id":"antique-1910s-white-opal-and-red-spinel-halo-silver-ring-size-5-antique-opal-spinel-silver-ring-antique-gemstone-halo-ring","title":"Antique 1910s White Opal and Red Spinel Halo Silver Ring Size 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis simple and elegant opal and old European cut red spinel ring is set with a carat cabochon prong set into silver. The classic halo design adds to the antique appeal of the piece. The light play-of-color features primarily green and blue flashes when you rock and tilt the ring. A wonderful antique opal and spinel ring for an October baby!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the common myth, opals are not bad luck! They were mentioned in a book from 1829 by Sir Walter Scott called \"Anne of Geierstein,\" where the opal changed color with the protagonist‘s moods. Before then, opals had been considered one of the luckiest stones in numerous cultures; even the ancient Bedouin tribes believed they contained lightning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo learn more about opals, read our blog post \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegemmary.com\/blogs\/news\/the-enchanting-world-of-opals-fire-color-and-myth\" title=\"Opal blog post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is in very good antique condition with minimal signs of wear. The silver has fine lines and scratches from years of wear; this is typical of vintage and antique jewelry. The silver has areas of dark patina that can be polished upon request. There are no marks or stamps, and the metal tested was 90-100% silver. The opal is not crazed or cracked, has no chips, and is natural. The play-of-color is muted, with the best flashes on the side. The prongs securely hold the opal, and it does not wiggle in the mounting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is a size 5; it can be sized and weighs 1.76 grams. The opal measures 7 mm x 5 mm x 2 mm and weighs 0.39 carats. The box is for display only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gemmary, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51809776009579,"sku":"ET-1227108335","price":303.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/1214\/0395\/files\/il_fullxfull.5271072068_pi1h.jpg?v=1738716192","url":"https:\/\/thegemmary.com\/es\/products\/antique-1910s-white-opal-and-red-spinel-halo-silver-ring-size-5-antique-opal-spinel-silver-ring-antique-gemstone-halo-ring","provider":"The Gemmary, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}