{"product_id":"indigo-colour-estate-sterling-silver-sapphire-opal-cluster-ring-er443","title":"Indigo \u0026 Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Sapphire \u0026 Opal Cluster Ring (ER443)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndigo \u0026amp; Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Sapphire \u0026amp; 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhen were synthetic sapphires first made? \u003cb\u003eThe first synthetic sapphire was successfully made in 1873 by the flux method\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpals began to be synthesized, i.e. artificial opals were made in a laboratory. Since \u003cb\u003e1970\u003c\/b\u003e, synthesized opals have appeared on the stone market. The most interesting thing is that these opals have the same chemical composition as natural opals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe sterling alloy \u003cb\u003eoriginated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 16.00 mm x 13.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Sapphire (lab created) .60 carats    Opal (lab created) .20 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4.60 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 7 \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: 21st Century \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41377401765946,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6536_e32cd424-6afe-4f94-be96-65d2e0d8dcb4.jpg?v=1776995378","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/indigo-colour-estate-sterling-silver-sapphire-opal-cluster-ring-er443","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}