Dramatic Opal

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

This is the Dramatic Opal ring designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The ring is made of a thin twisted sterling silver sheet forming the band with a large bridge. From the front view of the ring, on one side of the ring's head is a curved, cut out piece. On the edge of the head has a single twist. The remaining head of the ring holds the gemstone. The precious opal gemstone is set in a bezel setting, encased in metal overlapping the edges of the gemstone. The gemstone has a horizontal scratch. The ring has one hallmark inside the band, Smith’s signature [Art Smith].

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