Antique Opal & Diamond Ring of 14k Gold spider charm Jewelry inspired by new discoveries

Jewelry inspired by new discoveries of Etruscan and Greek archeological sites was quite popular during the mid-Victorian era

but they would also make wonderful bridal earrings

The green enamel snake rests atop a 14k band with a glistening diamond in its mouth

a hand-carved black and white agate cameo depicts a classical urn beneath a weeping willow—a deeply symbolic motif of remembrance and eternal mourning

Antique Opal & Diamond Ring of 14k Gold spider charm Jewelry inspired by new discoveriesThis antique ring (circa 1920) features a mounting of 14k gold, adorned with black enamel and twenty four glistening single cut diamonds. The yellow hued crystal opal is a later replacement with vibrant flashes of green fire. The face of the ring measures 0. 8 inches by 0. 6 inches wide, and it has a 0. 3 inch rise above the finger. It is in great condition and weighs 11. 32 grams. The ring is a size 5 and it is not sizable. Materials: 14k gold, Opal,