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French Lavender  - Estate Sterling Silver Amethyst & Pearl Flower Cluster Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 SS.  Featuring 8 natural oval cut faceted amethyst gemstones, one genuine pearl, Victorian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery is expertly claw-set with lavender coloured amethyst gemstones, which sparkle beautifully. The centre of the cluster is set with a white pearl, and the amethyst surround, which resembles a pretty flower. The band is smooth and polished, which allows for easy sizing and a comfortable fit. This gorgeous Victorian Revival ring looks stunning when worn, a wonderful jewelled piece for any jewelry collection. 

Amethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC. Some historical accounts say that Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid. For those familiar with Old Testament history, amethyst was one of the twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel.

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

Silver was first found in large amounts around 5000 BC, when prehistoric people dug the first copper mines. ... Large-scale silver mining had developed in Anatolia by 3000 BC. This was to meet the demand from the first ancient city states, which used the metal as a common medium of exchange.

Measurements: Face of ring  17.00 mm x 11.50 mm 

Stone Size:  Amethyst 2.00 carats  Pearl 1.00 mm 

Weight:  2.20 grams 

Ring Size: 5 

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America  

Date: 21st Century