Opal Ring | Opal Statement Ring citrine when horseshoes were supposedly used

when horseshoes were supposedly used to fend off evil spirits

the ring showcases a beautifully sculpted horse head

there is a chip to one of the side diamonds visible under magnification

The naturalistic carving of the maple leaf reflects the Victorian era’s fascination with botanical motifs and the fine craftsmanship of 19th-century jewelry

Opal Ring | Opal Statement Ring citrine when horseshoes were supposedly usedA captivating crystal opal with orange undertones and green fire brought to life in an elaborate antique gold mounting. The ring is 14k gold with hand set leaves atop the mounting and hand twisted wire around the band. The mounting dates to the early 1900s; however, the crystal opal is a later replacement stone. The dramatic ring measures 1. 8 inches from top to bottom by 0. 65 inches wide. It is marked 14k and bears a maker's mark of TN on the