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Fire & Earth - Vintage Sterling Silver Natural Carnelian Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring a natural round cut cabochon carnelian, Vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The expertly bezel-set carnelian displays a beautiful orangey brown colour. The bezel is simple, which sets off the beautiful fiery carnelian gemstone. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This Vintage ring is perfect for any jewelry collection.

History: Carnelian belongs to the mineral family quartz. Its history dates back 4,500 years, at which time Ancient Sumerians and Ancient Egyptians fashioned it into body ornaments. The Ancient Greeks and Romans also favoured the semi-precious gemstone for intaglios which they used in signet rings.

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: Face of the ring 16.00 mm x 16.00 mm

Stone Size: Carnelian 13.00 mm x 13.00 mm

Weight: 4.40 grams

Ring Size: 8 1/2

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1980