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Blue Ice - Vintage Sterling Silver Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. Featuring one genuine pear shaped faceted blue topaz, two natural round cut diamonds, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This elegant ring is expertly set with a beautiful pear shaped sky blue topaz, which is adorned by a sparkling diamond on each side. The shoulders have a spilt open-work band, which leads down to a smooth and polished shank, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This gorgeous vintage ring would make a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. 

History: It is believed that the stone was first discovered on the Island of Topazios in Egypt's Red Sea. Topaz is also mentioned in the Old Testament of the bible which indicates that it has been regarded as a precious stone for ages. Before the 1970s, Blue Topaz was rare and very costly.

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

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 sterling alloy originated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany. A piece of sterling silver dating from Henry II's reign was used as a standard in the Trial of the Pyx until it was deposited at the Royal Mint in 1843.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 15.50 mm x 10.00 mm 

Stone Size: Blue Topaz 8.50 carats    Diamonds .01 carats 

Weight: 3.40 grams 

Ring Size: 7 1/2 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980