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Artifact

Opal Ring

Description

  • An opal stone, with greenish-blue hues, set within a gold ring.

Background Information

  • The opal stone was purchased in Australia by William Rawson while he was working there, and brought back to Petrolia where he had it set. 

Map Location

Latitude: 33° 48' 16.884" S
Longitude: 151° 10' 1.434" E

Date

ca. 1900

Dimensions

inches
Length:
1.0
Width:
1.0
Height:
0.8

Events, Places, People

Originating Location

Australia

Subject

  • A green and blue stone set into a ring with eight gold prongs and a gold band.
  • A green and blue stone set into a ring with eight gold prongs and a gold band, seen from the side. There are scratches on the band.

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