Indigo & Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Sapphire & Opal Cluster Ring (ER443)

Indigo & Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Sapphire & opal Cluster Ring. This ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. The ring features one oval faceted sapphire(lab created), 10 round opal cabochon gemstones (lab created), Victorian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with a beautiful indigo blue sapphire, which displays royal blue hues. The sapphire is enhanced by a colourful opal surround, which adds colour and contrast to the ring. The shoulders are decorative, whilst the shank is smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This Estate ring looks stunning when worn, truly a wonderful addition to any jewelry collection. 

History: The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.

When were synthetic sapphires first made? 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.

Opals began to be synthesized, i.e. artificial opals were made in a laboratory. Since 1970, synthesized opals have appeared on the stone market. The most interesting thing is that these opals have the same chemical composition as natural opals.

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.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 16.00 mm x 13.00 mm 

Stone Size: Sapphire (lab created) .60 carats    Opal (lab created) .20 carats 

Weight: 4.60 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century