Retrofabulous - Vintage Sterling Silver Crystal Enamelled Ring (VR1056)

Retrofabulous - Vintage Sterling Silver Crystal Enamelled Ring. This fabulous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. The ring features one oval cut faceted crystal, numerous round cut crystals, Vintage Retro modernistic styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gallery on this ring is bezel set with a beautiful lavender/ pink crystal, which is adorned with a sparkling crystal surround. The band of the ring exhibits beautiful caramel coloured swirled enamel-work, whilst the inside of the ring is smooth and polished sterling silver, which allows.for a comfortable fit. This vintage era ring is unique, and most definitely falls into the category of being a couture piece. 

History: Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps (the source of the Rhine). Today the name "rhinestone" applies only to varieties of lead glass known as crystal glass.

Enamel jewelry, with its origins in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece boasts a rich history, evolving through the Byzantine Empire, Renaissance, and into modern times, with techniques like cloisonné and champlevé shaping its artistic expression. 

Silver Mining in History. 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 denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 20.00 mm x 14.00 mm   

Stone Size: Crystal (Oval) 16.00 mm x 12.00 mm    Crystal (Round) 1.00 mm 

Weight: 11.30 grams 

Ring Size: 9

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Asia     Most likely Thailand 

Date: Circa 1990