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Virgin Valley Opal Set in a 1930's White Gold Diamond Watch Converted to a Bracelet

An elegant white gold and diamond Virgin Valley fire opal bracelet that used to be a vintage 1930's watch.  The watch came to us broken in an estate buy, and we decided it would be a shame to scrap such intricate craftsmanship.  Instead, we completely refurbished the piece, removed the broken watch and movement, and set a hand-cut American opal.  Virgin Valley material stable enough for jewelry is incredibly rare.  Virgin Valley fire opal is a variety of opalized wood; the wood matrix can be seen on the side of the stone. 

The Center Stone: Virgin Valley Opal, solid

• origin: Virgin Valley, Nevada, United States
• brightness of color: 5 of 5
• stone diameter: 10.6mm
• round cabochon cut
  
• parabolic pattern

The Side Stones: Diamond

• 24 single cuts
• approximate total carat weight: 0.35ct
• average diamond clarity: SI
  
• average diamond: G-H-I

The Setting: Vintage Watch Repurposed Into a Bracelet

• 14kt white gold, solid
• approximate length: 6.5 inches
• gram weight: 11.97 grams
• circa 1930's
• repurposed in USA