{"product_id":"colour-my-world-vintage-sterling-silver-simulated-ammolite-quartz-ring-vr1102","title":"Colour Your World - Vintage Sterling Silver Simulated  Ammolite (Quartz) Doublet, Natural White Topaz  Ring (VR1102)","description":"\u003cp\u003eColour Your World - Vintage Sterling Silver Simulated Ammolite (Quartz) Doublet , Natural Topaz Ring. This ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925, and a makers mark. This ring features one oval cut simulated ammolite, one oval synthetic quartz gemstone, 84 natural round cut faceted white topaz, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely ring is comprised of an expertly claw-set ammolite, displaying flashes of green, purple, orange, yellow, and violet colouring, depending on the light intensity. The shoulders of the ring, are beautifully designed, and adorned by sparkling white topaz gemstones. The gallery of the ring exhibits pretty pierce-work of scrolls are swirls. The shank is smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This vintage ring looks stunning when worn, truly a perfect piece to add to any jewelry collection. This vintage ring would make a great addition to any jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eThough ammolite wasn't officially recognized as a gemstone until 1981, it's been around far longer than that. The rock in which ammolite is found is anywhere from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e72 million to 75 million years old\u003c\/b\u003e, according to Lisa Budney, collections and museums administrator in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kX21rb ZYHQ7e\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlberta is the only place in the world where ammolite is mined commercially\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the Bearpaw Formation in southern Alberta is home to the highest quality of ammolite. The shores of the Oldman River and the St. Mary River are where ammolite is typically mined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kX21rb ZYHQ7e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmolite is actually one of the rarest gemstones in the world. This is because \u003cb\u003eit is unique to a geological deposit known as the Bearpaw Formation\u003c\/b\u003e. Just one area is known to yield gem-quality ammolite in commercial quantities, around the St. Mary River in Southern Alberta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimulated ammolite is primarily created by applying thin, layered coatings of epoxy resin or synthetic quartz (spinel) to cheaper, iridescent materials like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eabalone or paua shell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to mimic the, rare, colorful, and fragile natural gemstone. These artificial triplets or doublets are often polished to add durability and a \"dragon skin shimmer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWhite Topaz, a natural, clear aluminum silicate mineral with a Mohs hardness of 8, has been cherished for thousands of years for its, clarity, brilliance, and rumored metaphysical powers\u003cspan\u003e. Historically, it was used by ancient Egyptians for protection and by Greeks strengt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often mistaken for other yellow stones in the Middle Ages. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece\u003c\/b\u003e, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 15.00 mm x 10.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eStone Size: Ammolite (Simulated) 14.00 mm x 10.00 mm     Topaz (white) .84 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWeight: 4.20 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eRing Size: 8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCondition: Excellent     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eOrigin: Canada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDate: Circa 1990 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41296177004602,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6105_ce4c3186-582a-4d1c-a965-b47e58ef2840.jpg?v=1773881695","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/colour-my-world-vintage-sterling-silver-simulated-ammolite-quartz-ring-vr1102","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}