Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Opal and Diamond Ring

This piece is a vintage three-stone ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. It features three oval-cut cabochon opals arranged vertically on the finger, with the center opal measuring approximately 8.5mm x 6.25mm. The opals exhibit a vibrant play-of-color, predominantly displaying iridescent green and turquoise flashes against a milky white body color. Interspersed between the opals are four small round-cut accent diamonds, arranged in pairs of two, providing additional brilliance. The stones are held in place by traditional prong settings, a hallmark of mid-to-late 20th-century jewelry design. The ring is a size 5 3/4 and shows signs of being a legacy piece, with a slight patina to the metal surfaces and minor surface wear consistent with age. The opals appear well-preserved without significant crazing, though light surface scratches may be present upon magnification. The craftsmanship indicates a commercial-quality fine jewelry production, likely dating from the 1960s to 1980s, characterized by the substantial prong work and the specific arrangement of the auxiliary diamonds.