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Double Grooved - Vintage Sterling Silver Gents Wedding Band Ring. This classic ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, hallmarked MJI (makers mark) and 925, for sterling silver. This ring features classic vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This ring is made in the form of a wedding band style, which exhibits a double grooved pattern around the entire ring. The ring is substantial, and solid for everyday wear. The inside of the band is smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. This vintage era ring would make a perfect wedding ring, or an everyday easy to wear ring.
History: Silver's history is long. The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, 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.
Measurements: Ring (width) 6.00 mm
Weight: 6.90 grams
Ring Size: 11
Condition: Very Good Note: Extremely solid and substantial, however there is an aged patina, scratches to the metal, which does not take away from the beauty of the ring. The scratches can be polished out or left the way it is for additional character to the piece.
Origin: Canada
Date: Circa 1980