Lady In Red - Estate Sterling Silver Emerald Cut Ruby Filigree Ring (ER393)

Lady In Red - Estate Sterling Silver Emerald Cut Ruby Filigree Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling.  Featuring an emerald cut ruby (lab created) gemstone, Art Deco Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. This stand-out ring is expertly claw-set with a vibrant red ruby, which is a sure standout against the silver gallery. The ruby is surrounded by a sea of exquisite filigree work resembling scrolls and flowers. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing.  This wonderful Estate ring is a statement piece, which will be sure to bring many years of enjoyment. 

History: In 1837, Gaudin made the first synthetic rubies by fusing potash alum at a high temperature with a little chromium as a pigment. In 1847, Ebelmen made white sapphire by fusing alumina in boric acid. In 1877, Edmond Frémy and industrial glass-maker Charles Feil made crystal corundum from which small stones could be cut.

In 1890, synthetic rubies, apparently from another source, began to appear on the market. They, too, were called reconstructed at the time. These were supposedly the product of a Swiss engineer or chemist named Michaud who claimed to be making them from small chips of genuine rubies.

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 15.00 mm x 14.00 mm 

Stone Size: Ruby (Lab Created) 5.00 carats 

Weight: 4.60 grams 

Ring Size: 8 1/4

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century