Lustrous Jewel - Vintage Sterling Silver Mabe Pearl Ring (VR889)
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Lustrous Jewel - Vintage Sterling Silver Mabe Pearl Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. This ring features one simulated oval mabe pearl , vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly bezel set with a beautiful mabe pearl which is surrounded by an exquisite silver braided frame. The shoulders have a slight taper, which leads to a smooth and polished shank. This type of shank allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This vintage ring would make a perfect addition to any jewelry collection.
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 whites.
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 22.00 mm x 14.00 mm
Stone Size Mabe Pearl 17.50 mm x 9.00 mm
Weight: 4.70 grams
Ring Size: 9
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: Circa 1980
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