Electrifying - Estate Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Ring (ER343)

Electrifying - Estate Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Ring. This striking ring is crafted from gold plate over sterling silver, hallmarked 925. Featuring one emerald cut cubic zirconia, numerous round cut cubic zirconia, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with a vibrant purple cubic zirconia (simulating a beautiful amethyst) which has a sparkling clear c/z surround. The shoulders are also set with sparkling clear c/z gems, adding even more sparkle to the ring. The ring exhibits lovely pierce -work throughout the gallery, and is a substantial piece. This estate ring is top quality, therefore it looks as if it is a genuine investment piece. 

History: Although cubic zirconia was discovered as a natural mineral in 1937, crystals usable for faceting were first produced in 1969 and it was not until a practical skull-melting technique was developed in the USSR in 1972 that commercial production became feasible.

History. Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

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".

The technology behind gold plated jewelry is credited to Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli. In 1805, he discovered the process for electroplating. It was quickly adopted for jewelry styles, with many Victorian jewelry pieces using gold plating.

Measurements: Face of the Ring  14.00 mm x 12.50 mm 

Stone Size:  Cubic Zirconia (Emerald shape) 9.00 mm  x 7.00 mm    Cubic Zirconia (Round) 1.50- mm each 

Weight: 4.60 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Most likely Asia 

Date: Circa 1990