An opal set dress ring, comprising an oval opal cabochon mea...

Hammer

£85

An opal set dress ring, comprising an oval opal cabochon measuring 6mm x 4mm, with a plain polished yellow metal halo surround, set to a plain polished yellow metal shank, stamped '9CT', ring size L, together with an amethyst set dress ring, comprising a square step cut amethyst measuring 5mm x 5mm, set to a yellow metal border surround and tapering shank, stamped '9CT', ring size P 1/2, gross weight of both 3.9gms (2)

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Opal example: Overall good. Heavy scratching and wear to the centre stone. No cracks or chips. Setting is in good order, border surround is secure and in good order. Possible signs of repair between halo border and shank. Shank is in good order, no thinning. splitting or evidence of re-sizing, general scratching and wear only.

Amethyst example: Good order. central stone has moderate scratching to table, and moderate abrasion to facet edges. There is some thinning and splitting to the border setting. Shank is in good order, no thinning, splitting, denting, resizing. General scratching and wear consistent with regular wear. Piece could benefit from light cleaning.