Vintage Tom A fire opal and diamond dress ring

A dress ring containing an orange fire opal, cabouchon cut, 10x8mm in a four claw setting. Head depth 9mm. 

Each side a small 0.05 carat diamond set in an open O setting. Head width 15mm, weight 3.9grams.  The shank is stamped 14CT 585, and tests as white gold. The ring is a non UK manufacture so no hallmarks are shown.

Size M 1/2, we can resize free of charge

Fire opal is the name given to a variety of opal found in North, Central, and South America that is yellowish to reddish. The most valuable material is transparent and reddish. Fire Opal is a variety of opal that has a bright yellow, bright orange or bright red background color. The stones in the first photo on this page are fire opal. They receive their name from their fiery background colour.

Age or Designation

Modern (1960s onwards)

Age or Designation

Modern (1960s onwards)

Ring Size

M 1/2

Metal Type

White Gold