Posted 9 years ago
kate75
(2 items)
My Great Nanna had an uncle Heck who owned an opal mine back in the 1896 approx the jewelery was handed down different pieces to myself and my sisters, these are the ones I received. I have worn the ring and the bangle for a while when I was younger but the stone on the ring sunk due to getting wet and faded also band broke. Bangle broke on dragons face and a stone on its head which fell out so is lost.
Not sure what type of stone they are also other necklace white stone not sure either?
If you could help would be great.
I don't think they are opals as my jewellery has the same stones, and are called Cabochons. Mine have the exact pattern as yours do, with some difference as the colours were added later . I believe they are cast and were often associated with rhinestones in their use. The rhinestone lovers are not as fond of these cabochons but I find them attractive and they made necklaces and bracelets and rings also !~
Will post mine in a couple weeks.