ANTIQUE c1900 AUSTRALIAN SOLID OPAL HALF HOOP RING 15ct YELLOW GOLD

So adorable, the classic, ever popular half hoop! This beautiful example features five solid Opals with good pastel flash, set side by side across the top within a gorgeous open pierced gallery.

Handcrafted on 15ct yellow gold, with crisp hallmarks for early Australian jewellery firm Aronson & Co, 15ct.

What we love:

The beautiful craftsmanship and fine attention to detail, indicative of the maker.

Elegant and charming with a relatively low profile, handcrafted on lush 15ct yellow gold.

Heirloom quality Australian Antique ring, with stunning graduated Solid White Opals, she is a dream to wear.

The Details:

Stones:  5 x Graduated Solid White Opals

Size:  N (6.75 US) Diameter = 17mm Circumference = 53mm

This ring is able to be resized

Metal:  15ct Yellow Gold

Hallmarks:  Flag (Aronson & Co), 15ct, hanging fleece (Gold purity mark for 15ct)

Weight:  3.18 grams

Condition:  In excellent Antique condition, Opals are secure & unabraded, band is original width throughout

About the maker:

Rosenthal, Aronson & Co. was a prominent jewellery manufacturer based in Melbourne, Australia, that operated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company was founded in the 1880s by Max Rosenthal and Isaac Aronson, who were both skilled jewellers with a passion for creating high-quality, unique pieces.

The company quickly gained a reputation for its innovative designs and exquisite craftsmanship, and it became one of the most successful jewellery manufacturers in Melbourne. Rosenthal, Aronson & Co. specialized in creating bespoke pieces for their clients, including engagement rings, brooches, bracelets, and necklaces.

In addition to their work as jewellers, Rosenthal and Aronson were also passionate about promoting the arts in Melbourne. They were involved in the founding of the National Gallery of Victoria, and were instrumental in establishing the city's reputation as a cultural hub.

Throughout the early 20th century, Rosenthal, Aronson & Co. continued to thrive, producing some of the most beautiful and innovative jewellery of the era. The company was known for its use of precious and semi-precious stones, as well as its intricate metalwork and filigree designs.

During the mid-20th century, however, Rosenthal, Aronson & Co faced increasing competition from international jewellery manufacturers, and the company eventually closed its doors in the 1960s. Rosenthal, Aronson & Co. remains an important part of Melbourne's cultural and artistic heritage.