Up Town Girl - Vintage Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet (VB087)

Up Town Girl - Vintage Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet (VB087)

$195.00

Up Town Girl - Vintage Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet. This wonderful classic bracelet is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring (52) cubic zirconia round cut gems, classic styling and quality craftsmanship. The gorgeous bracelet features expertly claw-set cubic zirconia sparkling gemstones, in solid basket style galleries. The clasp is a hidden box clasp and one secure safety hook, in perfect working order. The bracelet looks dainty and feminine, however it is substantial and sturdy. The bracelet looks stunning when worn, truly a wonderful vintage piece to compliment any jewelry collection.

History: The natural form of cubic zirconia is zirconium oxide, which is yellow in appearance. It was first discovered in 1892, but the mineral wasn't considered to be of any value. Sometime in the early 1930s, interest in the mineral was revived as scientists conducted experiments that included melting the ore.

History. Slag heaps near ancient mine workings in Turkey and Greece prove that silver mining started around 3000 BC. The metal was refined by cupellation, a process invented by the Chaldeans, who lived in what is now southern Iraq.

The term "sterling silver" probably originated in eastern Germany when five towns formed the Hanseatic League in the 1100s. These town minted their own coins of 92.5 percent silver. When Britain sold cattle and grain to the League, they were paid in "Easterling coins".

Measurements: 7 1/2"

Stone Size: Cubic Zirconia 3.00 mm each

Weight: 12.00 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Canada

Origin: Circa 1980