Avon Calling - Vintage Signed 'Avon' Gold Plated Simulated Pearl & Crystal Rhinestone Cluster Ring (VR1101)

Avon Calling - Vintage Signed 'Avon' Gold Plated Simulated Pearl & Crystal Rhinestone Cluster Ring. This attractive ring is crafted from gold plate over metal, signed AVON. The ring features 6 simulated round pearls, 7 round cut faceted crystal rhinestones, and vintage styling. This lovely ring is comprised of very pretty floral cluster of lustrous creamy coloured pearls, displaying pinkish overtones, which are adorned by sparkling rhinestones. The ring has an insert, which adjusts to the finger size.  The vintage era ring looks beautiful when worn, and is highly collectible. 

History: Two forms of faux pearls were manufactured in Italy, the earliest, produced from at least the 13th century, and hailing from the ingenious glass workshops of Venice, were imitation glass pearls. Some of these pearls were apparently made from an intriguing mixture of powdered glass, and egg  white. Faux pearls(simulated pearls)are made up of glass, ceramic, shell or plastic to give them the appearance of real pearls. This faux pearl is often painted and covered in a material that simulates a pearl-like luster and false iridescence. Faux or simulated pearls are man made. 

Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.  

The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.

Avon's founder, David H. McConnell, initially sold books as a door-to-door salesman to New York homes. In September 1886, he decided to sell perfumes rather than books. He started the new business in a small office at 126 Chambers Street, Manhattan, New York. The Avon name was inspired by the area around the Suffern lab, which McConnell thought resembled the countryside of William Shakespeare's home, Stratford-on-Avon, England.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 19.00 mm x 14.50 mm 

Stone Size: Pearl (Simulated) 5.00 mm - 4.50 mm - 4.00 mm 

Weight: 4.70 grams 

Ring Size: 6-7 (Adjustable) 

Condition: Excellent    Note: Pristine 

Origin: America, New York 

Date: 1971