An Unusual Antique Opal and Demantoid Garnet Rose Gold Ring

made in Kiev between 1899 and 1904

The wide band of the ring is decorated with parallel swirling grooves, creating a visual motion effect and adding more sparkle.

The ring is prong set to center with an oval cabochon cut opal (approximately 1.73 ct) framed by sparkling green Russian demantoid garnets.

Width – 17 mm (11/16 in.)

Weight – 14.4 grams

US ring size – 9 1/2 (19 mm)

The ring is marked with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard (14K) with assasyer’s initials ‘AB’ for head assay master Alexander Vyrzhikovsky (city of Kiev 1899-1904) and maker’s initials ‘ Л Ш ‘.