Galaxy : 1960s Space Age “Saucer” Ring with Opal Doublet

A big gold dish of 18ct yellow gold surrounds an Australian opal doublet of intense fire. This love was clearly someone’s favourite ring as the doublet has taken a beating through frequent wear, but it’s not hard to see why – the styling is immaculate and the opal doublet contains a whole universe of glowing sparkles and shimmers that change with the light. You could stare into this window into another world for hours and hours.

I don’t like to offer jewels that are in less than perfect condition, but I’ve made an exception for this one as it’s so beautifully made, and despite the wear to the doublet I feel certain it will continue to delight and inspire.

This jewel was made in the 1960s during the enthusiasm for all things futuristic and space age in the lead up to and following our first voyages to the moon.

Manufacture: 
Handmade in 18ct gold, hallmarked 18ct to the inside of the band. Likely Australian in origin.
Weighs 6.9 grams.

The saucer of 18ct gold measures 20.3mm x 16.67mm and sits 5.26mm high on the finger.
Inside the oval saucer  of gold sits an Australian opal doublet measuring 14.7mm x 10.85mm. The opal doublet shows significant wear along one side, where the natural stone slice has worn away to reveal the black potch layer behind.

Size: 
N or 6.75
somewhat resizable, please get in touch for a quote.

Condition: 
The gold ring is in excellent condition, however the opal doublet shows damage along one side wher the natural stone layer has worn away to reveal the potch layer behind. Ready for immediate wear, however to prevent the doublet from any further deterioration please wear with care and avoid getting it wet.