{"product_id":"blue-velvet-vintage-10k-gold-emerald-cut-sapphire-cultured-pearl-ring-vr1121","title":"Blue Velvet - Vintage 10K Gold Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire \u0026 Cultured Pearl Ring (VR1121)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Velvet - Vintage 10K Gold Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire \u0026amp; Cultured Pearl Ring. This eye-catching ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K, and (tested), and a makers mark 'Lorie'. The ring features one emerald shape faceted synthetic blue sapphire, 2 genuine cultured pearls, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with a beautiful vibrant synthetic blue sapphire, displaying royal blue hues. The sapphire is flanked by lustrous white\/silvery pearls, which add beauty and character to the ring. The band is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This wonderful vintage ring would make a fabulous addition to any vintage jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: Synthetic gem crystals have been manufactured since \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe late 1800s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and their production is often marked by a need for them in industrial applications outside of the jewelry industry. The first success was in producing synthetic ruby of faceting quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe first synthetic sapphire was successfully made in 1873 by the flux method.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis was followed shortly by the flame fusion method in 1902\u003c\/b\u003e. Needless to say, at the turn of the century synthetic gemstones were quickly rising in popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 15.50 mm x 10.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Sapphire (synthetic) 2.75 carats    Pearl (cultured) 3.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.50 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 7 1\/2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388206489658,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6707_3ca6cf48-aa5a-4b27-8aab-5c3d60086a18.jpg?v=1777764880","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/blue-velvet-vintage-10k-gold-emerald-cut-sapphire-cultured-pearl-ring-vr1121","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}