Antique Opal Diamond Marquis Ring

She was a woman of extraordinary spirit and she found herself enmeshed in a captivating love story. Amidst grand estates and whispered secrets, a dashing gentleman with an air of mystery captured her heart with eloquent words and clandestine glances. Their love flourished in the backdrop of moonlit soirees, she was adorned in lace and pearls and he was tailored elegance. Their stolen moments in hidden gardens and whispered confessions beneath gas lamps became the fabric of their romance. The emblem of their love was an exquisite marquis shaped ring, hand crafted in about 1910 of 18 karat gold. It's set with a stunning 1.24 carat cabochon opal that glows with the intensity of their shared passion. Encircling the opal with brilliant sparkle are 16 Old European cut round faceted diamonds totaling approximately 1.2 carats. This ring measures 19.8 mm north to south and 17 mm across and sits 6.8 mm off the finger. The band narrows to 1.7 mm at the back and this one is a size 9.25 US, it weig