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| 56. Black opal, cushion-cut diamond and gold ring. Fiery center black opal is flanked by four cushion cut diamonds all in a reddish yellow gold setting. The English jewelers of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras loved to use gemstones from the far flung British Empire such as wonderful fiery black opals from Australia. This was a source of pride and nationalism to wear such gems. |