French Blue - Estate Sterling Silver Lab Created Blue Spinel Filigree Ring (ER394)

 French Blue - Estate Edwardian Revival Sterling Silver Lab Created Blue Spinel Filigree Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring a round cut lab created blue spinel, Edwardian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The focal point of this ring is a beautiful blue spinel displaying bluish/grey hues. The blue spinel is surrounded by an exquisite gallery of filigree. The spinel is expertly claw-set with numerous claws to insure that the large gemstone is held securely. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This Estate ring is a statement piece, which looks fantastic when worn. So stunning!

History: Blue spinel has a rich history, often mistaken for sapphires in the past, and has adorned royal crowns and jewelry for centuries. Its beauty and durability have made it a popular choice for jewelry, and it has also found use in various scientific and technological application

Synthetic blue spinel has a history rooted in  the accidental creation during attempts to synthesize blue sapphire. While early synthetic spinels were produced in the mid-1800s by flux growth, the Verneuil process, introduced in the 1920s, allowed for the mass production of faceted blue spinel stones, often used as substitutes for aquamarine.

Silver's history is long. 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.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 12.00 mm x 14.00 mm 

Stone Size: Blue Spinel (Lab Created) 5.00 carats 

Weight: 3.00 grams

Ring Size: 7  

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century