Color Symphony - Estate Sterling Silver Opal Filigree Ring (ER305)

Color Symphony - Estate Sterling Silver Opal Filigree Ring.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. Featuring an oval cut cabochon lab created opal, Edwardian styling, and quality craftsmanship. This ring showcases a beautiful white opal, displaying flashes of green, blue, and orange in different light intensities, and an exquisite floral filigree gallery. The floral decoration, continues down the shoulders, which is deeply carved and defined. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. Truly an eye-catching Estate ring to be enjoyed for many to come. 

Comments: Very pretty ring ,with wonderful color play. 

History:Archaeological evidence suggests that Opal was first mined in Virgin Valley, North America, over 10,000 years ago and used in artefacts in Kenya 6 thousand years ago. Additionally history also suggests that the Aztecs were mining opal in South and Central America around the same time.

After the discovery of opal's structure, which consists of nano-scale spheres, scientists sought to replicate its beauty in the lab. In 1974, Pierre Gilson, who was responsible for introducing other synthetic gemstones such as turquoise and lapis lazuli, began to market synthetic opal.

The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.

The sterling alloy originated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany. A piece of sterling silver dating from Henry II's reign was used as a standard in the Trial of the Pyx until it was deposited at the Royal Mint in 1843.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 13.50 mm x 11.50 mm 

Stone size: Opal (Lab created) 4.00 carats 

Weight: 2.60 grams 

Ring Size: 7  

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st  Century