Victorian 18k Gold Opal 5-Stone Ring Size:9.75 but the carnelian also stands

but the carnelian also stands out as a cross - the two symbols representing Hope and Faith respectively

An incredible ornate bloodstone bomboniere in the shape of an egg

A great size with a 5

It is mentioned in The Romance of Princess Amelia

Victorian 18k Gold Opal 5-Stone Ring Size:9.75 but the carnelian also standsDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A classic Victorian half hoop ring set with five lively opal cabochons. The stones are graduated from the centre, and display a particularly broad colour range, from pinks and oranges to greens, purples and blues. Dating from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1890. STONES Natural Opals MEASUREMENTS Head: 20. 0 x 7. 0mm Width of band: 1. 7mm WEIGHT 2. 8g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION Very good