Garnet Royale - Estate 24K Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Natural Garnet, White Topaz & Pearl Ornate Ring (ER398)

Garnet Royale - Estate 24K Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Natural Garnet, White Topaz & Pearl Ornate Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from 24K yellow gold over sterling silver, hallmarked SS 925. The ring features one natural oval faceted garnet, two natural round cut white topaz, 2 genuine pearls, Victorian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring showcases an expertly claw-set red wine garnet, displaying reddish/plum hues. The garnet is surrounded by a filigree surround, which is adorned with two white pearls, and two glowing clear white topaz gemstones. The ring exhibits a beautiful rich 24K gold colour, and is substantial and solid. The shank is polished and smooth, which allows for a comfortable fit. This eye-catching estate ring would make a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. 

History: The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds). ... Garnet on Asbestos.

The iridescently radiant White Topaz is known as the stone of awareness. This White Topaz meaning empowers you to support clear thoughts, aid in orderly approaches, and bring out your individuality.

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.

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.

The sterling alloy originated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany. A piece of sterling silver dating from Henry II's reign was used as a standard in the Trial of the Pyx until it was deposited at the Royal Mint in 1843.

Luigi Brunatelli, an Italian chemist, is most widely credited for inventing electroplating. Brugnatelli published his findings on the use of Volta piles to deposit a layer of gold onto a metallic surface in 1805.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 17.00 mm x 17.00 mm 

Stone Size: Garnet 1.40 carats      Topaz .08 carats     Pearl 1.50 mm 

Weight: 3.70 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century