9Ct Gold Claw Set Pale Opal Solitaire Ring

There is something quietly hypnotic about a preloved opal, and this 9ct gold solitaire has it in spades. The pale oval stone shifts and flickers as the light moves, a little pool of colour that has caught eyes across the years before landing on our bench.

We are firm champions of 9ct gold: warm-toned, genuinely hard-wearing and far too often overlooked, it makes the perfect everyday setting for a stone as delicate as opal. Here the opal is claw-set on a light, open head that lets the play of colour breathe, above a polished band with gently tapering shoulders. The REM 375 Birmingham hallmark confirms genuine 9ct gold, assayed in the city's own assay office. Wear it as a soft solitaire statement, or stack it with plain gold bands for a layered, modern look; either way it suits October babies especially well.

At a glance

• Metal: 9ct gold
• Gemstone: Opal
• Birthstone: October (opal)
• Measurements: 6 × 8 × 6 mm
• Ring size: O 1/2
• Hallmark: REM, 375, Birmingham
• Weight: 2 g
• Condition: Preloved, professionally restored

Questions & answers

Is this a genuine preloved piece?
Yes, it is one of a kind, authenticated and professionally restored in our Birmingham workshop.

What condition is it in?
Good preloved condition, professionally restored with a bright polished finish. Opal is naturally delicate, so we would avoid knocks, ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals.

What do the hallmarks tell us?
The "375" confirms 9ct gold, the Birmingham mark shows it was assayed in the city's assay office, and "REM" is the sponsor's mark.

How is it delivered?
Free UK delivery, carefully packaged and ready to gift.

A gentle, characterful solitaire, and one of many finds in our rings collection.