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Victorian Sweet - Victorian 10K Rose Gold Sapphire Solitaire Buttercup Ring. This sweet ring is crafted from 10K rose gold, tested. Featuring a natural cushion cut sapphire, Victorian styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gallery on this ring showcases a beautiful blue sapphire, displaying violet/blue hues. The shoulders are sculpted, and the band is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. The Victorian era ring would be a lovely addition to any antique jewelry collection.

History: The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Measurements: Face of the ring 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm

Stone Size: Sapphire .08 carats

Weight: 1.00 gram

Ring Size: 5 3/4

Condition: Very Good Note: Some age related wear. To be expected due to the age.

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1880