Lavender & Roses - Estate Rose Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Natural Amethyst & Seed Pearl Intricate Ring (ER385)

Lavender & Roses - Estate Rose Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Natural Amethyst & Seed Pearl Intricate Ring. This pretty ring is crafted from rose gold over sterling silver, hallmarked 925 SS. The ring features one natural emerald cut amethyst gemstone, 4 genuine seed pearls, Edwardian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly bezel-set with a beautiful lavender amethyst, which is adorned by white lustrous pearls in an intricate open-worked setting.  The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. The colour of the gold has a lovely rosy hue, which looks gorgeous against the lavender amethyst. This estate ring would make a wonderful addition to any jewelry collection. 

History: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed this gemstone could ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. English regalia were decorated with amethysts during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. Amethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC.

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 discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

Sterling silver, a 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy, has a history rooted in 12th century England, initially used for coinage and later becoming popular for jewelry and other ornamental items. 

What Is Gold-plated Jewelry? Gold-plated jewelry is a type of metal jewelry covered with a very thin layer of real gold. The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 22.00 mm x 15.00 mm 

Stone Size: Amethyst  1.00 carats    Seed Pearl 2.00 mm 

Weight: 2.10 grams 

Ring Size: 6, 7, and 8 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century