Radiant Hearts - Estate Sterling Silver Blue CZ & Enamel Heart Pandora Ring (ER277)

Radiant Hearts - Estate Sterling Silver Blue CZ & Enamel Heart Pandora Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 and ALE, which is made for Pandora. Featuring round cut cubic zirconia, enamel work, and quality craftsmanship. This ring is expertly claw-set with vibrant blue cubic zirconia gemstones on half of the eternity style band. Whilst the other half of the band showcases lovely blue enamel.  The band also features charming pierce -work hearts surrounding the entire band on both sides. This estate ring would make a special piece on its own or a perfect stacking ring.

History: Cubic zirconia was first discovered by German mineralogists in 1937. The gemstone was dismissed for years until it was rediscovered by Soviet-era scientists. It was hoped that the stone could be used as a diamond-like, indestructible substance. There were also theories that it may be used in place of rubies in lasers.

Enameling dates as far back as 13th-century BC. Often made from precious metals with inlays of enamel, its history is traceable through jewelry, accessories, and numerous other works. There is no set destination of the practice's creation as it is documented over thousands of years from all over the world.

The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.

The term "sterling silver" probably originated in eastern Germany when five towns formed the Hanseatic League in the 1100s. These town minted their own coins of 92.5 percent silver. When Britain sold cattle and grain to the League, they were paid in "Easterling coins".

It all started in 1982. In a small jeweller's shop in modest surroundings in Copenhagen, Denmark, Danish goldsmith Per Enevoldsen and his wife Winnie began the journey of what would one day become Pandora. From the beginning, they often travelled to Thailand in search of jewellery for importing.

Measurements: Width 2.10 mm 

Stone Size: Cubic Zirconia 1.00 mm 

Weight: 1.10 grams 

Ring Size: 5 1/4   Note: Can not be sized. 

Condition: Very Good.   Note: Slight wear seen under magnification. 

Origin: Thailand 

Date: 21st Century