French Rose - Estate Sterling Silver Pink Sapphire & Pearl Flower Cluster Ring (ER204)

French Rose  - Estate Sterling Silver Pink Sapphire & Pearl Flower Cluster Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 SS.  Featuring 8 lab created oval cut faceted pink sapphire gemstones, one genuine pearl, Victorian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery is expertly claw-set with vibrant pink sapphire gemstones, which sparkle beautifully. The centre of the cluster is set with a white pearl, and the pink sapphire surround, which resembles a pretty flower. The band is smooth and polished, which allows for easy sizing and a comfortable fit. This gorgeous Victorian Revival ring looks stunning when worn, a wonderful jewelled piece for any jewelry collection. 

History: The first synthetic sapphire was successfully made in 1873 by the flux method. This was followed shortly by the flame fusion method in 1902. Needless to say, at the turn of the century synthetic gemstones were quickly rising in popularity.

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  17.00 mm x 11.50 mm 

Stone Size:  Pink Sapphire 2.00 carats  Pearl 1.00 mm 

Weight:  2.50 grams 

Ring Size: 7 1/4

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America  

Date: 21st Century