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Mystique - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Mystic Quartz Scottish Thistle Filigree Ring. This beautiful estate ring is made of sterling silver, hallmarked 925, for sterling silver. Featuring a stunning natural mystic quartz and beautiful silver work. The expertly claw- set quartz gem is a round cut and faceted. The beautiful gemstone sparkles like a diamond, displaying an array of colors varying from green, pink, and purple. The silver work on this ring is lovely, it is a substantial ring, heavier than most contemporary designs. However beautifully detailed , displaying flowers , leaves and scrolls. The scroll work extends down the shoulders of the ring , giving the ring a beautiful detailed profile on the sides. This estate ring has an Edwardian feel, it would make a perfect gift or wonderful addition to any jewelry collection.
Mystic quartz is quite a new gem type, first seen around 1998. It is natural colorless (white) quartz that has been coated, giving it a unique rainbow color effect. Therefore, it is not a gem type, but is an enhanced clear quartz.
Silver was first found in large amounts around 5000 BC, when prehistoric people dug the first copper mines. ... Large-scale silver mining had developed in Anatolia by 3000 BC. This was to meet the demand from the first ancient city states, which used the metal as a common medium of exchange.
Measurements: Face of ring 20.00 mm x 14.00 mm
Stone Size: Mystic Quartz 3.00 carat
Ring Size: 7
Weight: 2.90 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: 21st Century





