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Jewels Of Contrast - Estate Sterling Silver Blue Topaz & Crystal Ring. Estate Sterling Silver Garnet & Pearl Ring. This unique ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring a genuine round cut faceted blue topaz, 8 red crystals, exquisite designing and quality silver work. The expertly claw set topaz has a beautiful sky blue colour, displaying much sparkle. The topaz is flanked by 4 vibrant red crystals on each side. The setting has an attractive shaped bezel with delicate detail, whilst the shoulders of the ring add beauty with its delicate chasing and engraved work. The shank is smooth and polished for a comfortable fit. This Victorian Revival Estate piece looks stunning when worn, truly a perfect gift or addition to any jewelry collection.

History:The origins of this gem were discovered and mined in 1960 by British explorer Max Ostro in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The UK Natural History Museum impressively has the largest cut topaz to ever go on display at their museum. The gem is 15 centimeters long and 10.5 centimeters wide, a total of 9,381 carats!

Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.Apr 12, 2011

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 14.00 mm x 10.00 mm 

Stone Size: Blue Topaz 1.00 carat  Crystal 1.00 mm each

Weight: 1.90 grams

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 21st Century