Edwardian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring stick pins The drive can either push

The drive can either push the ring down into a conical socket to reduce the diameter

It’s set with graduated natural pearls

causing it to "pool" inside

A cool antique posy ring dating from 1823

On an individual level the mindset wasn't quite as future-centric

Edwardian Opal & Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring stick pins The drive can either pushDATE: Edwardian, c. 1903 An unusual opal and diamond five stone ring dating from the Edwardian era. The five opals are arranged in altering orientations across the head, three north south and two east west. The gaps created by the latter are filled by diamonds a clever design allowing for both the mesmerising opal colour bombs, and the alluring sparkle of faceted diamonds. It's crafted in 18k yellow gold with partial Birmingham hallmarks from the year