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California Dreaming - Estate Sterling Silver Blue Topaz & Pearl Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 SS. Featuring one genuine natural oval cut faceted blue topaz gemstone, 6 genuine seed pearls, Edwardian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The setting houses a beautiful sky blue topaz gemstone, which sparkle beautifully. The blue topaz is flanked by delicate leaf settings. adorned by white seed pearls. The band is smooth and polished, which allows for easy sizing and a comfortable fit. This stunning Edwardian Revival ring looks stunning when worn, a wonderful jewelled piece for any jewelry collection.
History: In mythology, topaz is portrayed as a gem of peace and healing. It was first found by the Romans over two millennia ago on the Island of Topazios in the Red Sea. They believed it could protect its wearer from enemies and bring reconciliation.
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. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.
Silver was first found in large amounts around 5000 BC, when prehistoric people dug the first copper mines. ... Large-scale silver mining had developed in Anatolia by 3000 BC. This was to meet the demand from the first ancient city states, which used the metal as a common medium of exchange.
Measurements: Face of ring 12.00 mm x 9.50 mm
Stone Size: Blue Topaz 5.00 carats Peals 1.00 mm each
Weight: 3.30 grams
Ring Size: 7 1/4
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: 21st Century