💚✨ Vintage 1976 Birmingham 9ct Gold Emerald & Opal Five Stone Ring
A beautiful and characterful piece of 1970s British vintage jewellery, crafted in solid 9ct yellow gold and featuring a romantic combination of vibrant green emeralds and luminous opals in a classic five-stone setting.
Dating to 1976, this ring is fully hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office, with the maker's mark KR, Crown symbol, 375 gold fineness mark, Birmingham Anchor and date letter B.
The contrasting gemstones give this piece wonderful personality—the rich green emeralds sit beautifully alongside the opals, which display attractive flashes of colour as they catch the light.
✨ Key Features
💚 Emerald & Opal Gemstones – A beautiful and distinctive vintage combination
🌈 Opal Colour Play – The opals display lovely flashes of colour and show no visible cracks
💍 Classic Five Stone Design – An enduring British jewellery style
🟡 Solid 9ct Yellow Gold (375) – Authentic British hallmarked gold
🏛 Birmingham Hallmarked
📅 Dated 1976 – Date letter B
🔖 Hallmarks: KR • Crown • 375 • Birmingham Anchor • Date Letter B
💍 Ring Size: P (UK/AU)
⚖️ Weight: Approx. 1.9g
Why You'll Love It
This charming ring combines two gemstones with wonderfully different personalities. The emeralds bring rich green colour, while the opals provide delicate flashes that change with the light.
Its traditional five-stone arrangement and authentic 1976 Birmingham hallmarks give the piece unmistakable vintage character, making it a lovely choice for collectors of British jewellery or anyone looking for something less conventional than a single-gemstone ring.
Opal is traditionally associated with October, while emerald is the May birthstone, adding another meaningful dimension for gifting.
Condition & Important Vintage Note
Presented in good vintage pre-owned condition, with wear consistent with a genuine piece approaching 50 years of age.
The opals retain attractive colour play and show no visible cracks.
Please note that one of the outer gemstones displays minor surface wear and small edge nibbles under close inspection. This is an important part of the ring's current vintage condition and is disclosed clearly for transparency. It is particularly noticeable under magnification or macro photography.
The gold setting remains sturdy and the stones are secure.
Please review all close-up photographs carefully before purchasing, as they form an important part of the condition description.
A wonderfully distinctive 1976 British emerald and opal ring with genuine vintage character and timeless appeal.
