Andamooka Opal Ring with Antique Sterling Silver Filigree

A little piece of English history, reimagined around a colourful South Australian opal.

Handmade in my Pomona studio, this ring features a 4.10 ct Andamooka matrix opal displaying flashes of red, orange, yellow, green, aqua, blue and violet.

The floral base was hand formed from a sterling silver filigree napkin ring, made in England circa 1900. A small section of the original antique filigree was carefully extracted, sanded and shaped into a delicate flower setting, preserving its intricate curled details.

A handmade 925 sterling silver bezel holds the opal, complemented by a 925 sterling silver band.

An individual piece combining antique craftsmanship, Australian opal and contemporary handmade silverwork.

Details

Ring size: US 7.5
Total weight: 6.42 g
Opal weight: 4.10 ct
Opal dimensions: 12 x 10 x 6 mm
Opal origin: Andamooka, South Australia
Floral base: Antique sterling silver filigree
Original napkin ring: England, circa 1900
Bezel and band: 925 sterling silver
Opal condition: No cracks or crazing

The opal has undergone sugar acid carbonisation, a treatment used to darken the matrix and enhance the contrast of its natural play of colour.

$325 AUD plus shipping
Pickup available in Pomona, Noosa Hinterland, Sunshine Coast.