Sunset Over The Sea - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Garnet & Seed Pearl Ring (ER412)

Sunset Over The Sea - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Garnet & Seed Pearl Filigree Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked SS 925 for sterling. Featuring 4 expertly claw-set natural round cut garnets, 6 genuine seed pearls, Victorian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The Gallery on this ring is adorned by beautiful white pearls, which are framed by red wine garnets. The shoulders of the ring exhibit deeply carved decoration, adding character and beauty to the piece. The band is smooth and solid, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This estate ring is created in the  Victorian Revival in style, which looks exquisite when worn, truly a perfect gift or addition to any jewelry collection.

History: The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds). ... Garnet on Asbestos.

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.

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: 16.50 mm x 12.00 mm 

Stone Size: Garnet .35 Carat     Seed Pearl 1.00 mm each

Weight: 2.50 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century