Black opal and diamond ring, Seaman Schepps, circa 1950

The large oval-shaped opal measuring approximately 30.0 by 20.0 mm., held within a mounting designed as a pair of butterflies, the heads and bodies set with small oval and pear-shaped opals, completed by 88 round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.65 carats, mounted in platinum, size 7¼, signed Seaman Schepps. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD - Lot Sold 41,250 US

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com