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Fireball  - Art Deco Etruscan Revival 10K & 14k Cabochon Ruby & Seed Pearl Filigree Ring.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from 10K white gold, and 14K rose and yellow gold , hallmarked 10K inside the shank of the ring.  Featuring a genuine cabochon ruby (glass filled treatment), 31 genuine seed pearls, exquisite detailing and quality workmanship.  The central portion of this ring is expertly bezel set with the most beautiful pinkish red ruby, which resonated an intense and magical feel in different light intensities.  The ruby is surrounded by a wired seed pearl frame (a characteristic found in ancient jewelry). The ring also displays wonderful rose and yellow gold floral detail, and Fleur De Lis emblems,  surrounded by a gallery of a sea of white gold filigree work.  The shank on the ring is smooth and polished , which allows for a comfortable fit.  This unique Art Deco ring has an ancient feel and looks stunning when worn, truly a piece to be treasured for many years to come. 

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antiquity value. 

Many nineteenth-century jewelers, the most famous being the House of Castellani, were inspired to create their own versions of these ancient pieces, hence “Etruscan Revival.” Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates. 

The Etruscan civilization flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BCE. The culture was renowned in antiquity for its rich mineral resources and as a major Mediterranean trading power. Much of its culture and even history was either obliterated or assimilated into that of its conqueror, Rome.

In ancient India, ruby was called the “king of precious stones” for its rarity, hardness (second only to diamond), beauty and seemingly mystical powers. ... Medieval Europeans maintained that rubies bestowed health, wisdom, wealth and success in love.

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. ... According to legend, Cleopatra crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Antony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

The history of White Gold dates back to 1710, when it was composed by alchemists Johan Frierich Bottger and Ehrenfried Walther Von Tcshirnhaus in Germany. In 1752, another metal resembling White Gold was introduced, with a grey finish. White Gold as we know today was created in 1920's.

Measurements: Face of the ring 21.00 mm x 14.00 mm 

Stone Size: Ruby 8.00 carats   Seed Pearls 1.50 mm each 

Weight: 4.98 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition:  Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1920