Vintage Opal and Ruby Cluster Ring

This is a fine jewelry ring featuring a distinctive four-stone cluster arrangement. The piece is constructed with a yellow gold band, likely 10k or 14k based on its warm luster and common manufacturing standards for this style. The focal point consists of two oval-cut white opals exhibiting milky play-of-color and two oval-cut rubies with a deep pinkish-red hue, arranged in an alternating leaf or floral pattern. Centered among these larger stones is a small white accent stone, possibly a diamond or clear zircon. The stones are held by individual prong settings. The band appears to be a standard thin gold shank, approximately 1.5mm to 2mm in width. In terms of condition, the metal shows light surface scratches and minor patina consistent with age. One opal appears slightly more opaque than the other, which is typical for natural gemstones. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th-century vintage production, likely from the late 1960s to 1980s. There are no maker's marks visible in the photograph, though they would typically be located on the interior of the shank. The symmetrical, classic design makes it a characteristic piece of mid-to-late century feminine jewelry.

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