In ancient Rome there was a senator called Nonius who owned a magnificent opal ring that was coveted by Marc Antony. Rather than be forced to sell his opal to Antony, Nonius abandoned all of his positions and fled with only the ring. Nonius, we totally get it.

An 18 karat yellow gold Victorian ring set with a lively opal that flashes blue, green and orange. Prong set and surrounded by a diamond cluster that comes to a point at each end as well as two diamonds set into the shank. The diamonds are old mine cuts and total to approximately 1.40 carats, G-H color and VS2 – SI1 clarity. Presently a size 8 and can be resized. Made c. 1890.