This stylish American Arts & Crafts ring, dating from circa 1900-1910, features a captivating black opal. The opal's rich saturation and ethereal glow are truly mesmerizing. Set in 14k yellow gold with a matte finish, the ring embodies the understated elegance of the era. An open-back setting reveals the opal's underside, where a matrix of potch is visible. This potch, the common opal material without the precious play-of-color, presents as a lighter, often greyish or milky backdrop to the vibrant face of the stone. Notably, as is typical with antique black opals, some dehydration and fading of this potch may occur, a natural consequence of the stone's age and exposure. Remarkably, this ring has been beautifully preserved, maintaining its overall great condition and magical allure.

Face (gold frame): Approximately 18mm x 9mm
Ring size: US 5 1/2 (resizable)