Modernist Opal Ring by Louis Cadby | 15ct Gold | Australian c.1910
Modernist Opal Ring by Louis Cadby | 15ct Gold | Australian c.1910
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Description
A rare and compelling piece by Australian goldsmith Louis Cadby, this c.1910 solitaire opal ring feels strikingly modern even over a century later.
Set in rich 15ct gold, the luminous cabochon opal is full of life, shifting from soft lilac and ice-blue to flashes of green and flame, depending on the light.
The setting is sculptural but spare: clean lines, subtle curves, and a sense of quiet confidence that prefigures later 20th-century design.
The wide tapered shank and simple bezel give the stone space to breathe, allowing the colour play to take centre stage.
It’s a ring that feels elemental, a study in light and colour.
Louis Cadby was working in Australia during a period of artistic experimentation, and this ring shows a maker unafraid to strip things back, letting the materials speak.
The result is timeless: elegant, wearable, and full of presence.
A piece for someone with a sharp eye and a love of understated and unmistakably original beauty.
Size U
Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.
For more information or to purchase this piece online, please visit our website at www.eltonantiquejewellery.com
E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Australian |
| Period | Early 1900s |
| Materials | Gold |
| Main Gemstone | Opal |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Cabochon Cut |
| Ring Size | U |
| Carat for Gold | 15 K |
| Hallmark | L.CADBY 15ct & a hanging sheep |
Product REF: 73L
