{"product_id":"fantasy-in-crimson-art-deco-14k-gold-fantasy-cut-ruby-synthetic-natural-seed-pearl-filigree-ring-adr303","title":"Fantasy In Crimson - Art Deco 14K Gold Fantasy Cut Ruby (Synthetic) \u0026 Natural Seed Pearl 'Forget Me Knot' Filigree Ring (ADR303)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantasy In Crimson -Art Deco 14K Gold Fantasy Cut Ruby (Synthetic) \u0026amp; Natural Seed Pearl 'Forget Me Knot' Filigree Ring. This rare ring is crafted from 14K white, yellow and rose gold, hallmarked 14K,. The ring features one fantasy cut (Hour Glass Shaped) faceted synthetic ruby,  25 natural seed pearls, Art Deco era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This luscious ring is expertly set with a beautiful vibrant red\/raspberry pink ruby, displaying reddish\/pinkish hues. The ruby is framed by a lustrous pearl surround. The pearls are handed-wired on gold (a characteristic often seen in ancient jewelry dating back to thousands of years ago). The pearls display a beautiful white\/silvery colour. The gallery is also comprised of a sea of filigree, and a forget-me-knot flower motif. The ring also exhibits exquisite carved shoulders, whilst the shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This stunning Art Deco era ring would make an amazing addition to any antique jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Beautiful rare example, set with a vibrant unique hourglass fantasy cut ruby. Many of these formulas for antique synthetic stones can -not be duplicated due to formulas being lost, patented, or too costly. Wonderful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry.  Appraisal included. GIA appraisal for $2700.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of synthesizing gem materials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edates back to the early 19th century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when scientists and jewellers began experimenting with various chemical and physical processes. One of the earliest successful attempts was the synthesis of ruby, which was achieved by French chemist Auguste Verneuil.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eRose gold was \u003cb\u003efirst used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold\u003c\/b\u003e. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kX21rb ZYHQ7e\"\u003eWhite gold was \u003cb\u003einvented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium\u003c\/b\u003e. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920's as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEarly Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRelics of ancient filigree design have been found in Mesopotamia, dating the technique as far back as 3,000 BC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. The meticulous craft of soldering twisted metals became a common popular art for Mesopotamian craftsmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eArt Deco was an international decorative style than ran from \u003cb\u003e1919 to 1939\u003c\/b\u003e. Known initially as \"le style moderne\" or \"Jazz Moderne,\" the style received its current name in 1968, during a period of scholarly reappraisal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 13.50 mm x 12.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Ruby (Synthetic)  9.90 carats        Seed Pearls (Natural) 2.00mm - 2.50mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6.39 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 6 1\/4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41823933923386,"sku":null,"price":2195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_8057_54502b95-b928-4f42-9c39-bd9765048138.jpg?v=1792711699","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/fantasy-in-crimson-art-deco-14k-gold-fantasy-cut-ruby-synthetic-natural-seed-pearl-filigree-ring-adr303","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}