Lustrous Artistry - Estate Sterling Silver Baroque Pearl & Cubic Zirconia Ring (ER378)

Lustrous Artistry - Estate Sterling Silver Baroque Pearl & Cubic Zirconia Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from sterling silver (tested).  Featuring a genuine baroque pearl, 11 cubic zirconia round cut gemstones , unique styling, and quality silver work.  The pearl on this ring is white with pinkish/grey overtones, the shape is very attractive and the pearl has a beautiful lustre. The pearl is framed by a twisted silver basket frame, and foliage detail, adorned by bright white cubic zirconia gems. The band exhibits a high polished finish, which leads down to an adjustable ring size shank. This estate ring looks stunning when worn, truly a perfect gift or addition to any jewelry collection. 

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's history is long. 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 term "sterling silver" probably originated in eastern Germany when five towns formed the Hanseatic League in the 1100s. These town minted their own coins of 92.5 percent silver. When Britain sold cattle and grain to the League, they were paid in "Easterling coins".

Cubic zirconia was first discovered by German mineralogists in 1937. The gemstone was dismissed for years until it was rediscovered by Soviet-era scientists. It was hoped that the stone could be used as a diamond-like, indestructible substance. There were also theories that it may be used in place of rubies in lasers. 

Cubic zirconia was invented in Russia in the 1970s, as a diamond alternative for use in laser technology. Later, the jewelry industry starty using CZ because of its sparkle and brilliance that is similar to diamonds. Now, CZ is used in almost all kinds of jewelry – necklace, rings, engagement rings, earrings and more.

Baroque came to English from the French word barroque, meaning "irregularly shaped." At first, the word in French was used mostly to refer to pearls. Eventually, it came to describe an extravagant style of art characterized by curving lines, gilt, and gold.

Measurements: Face of Ring 30.50 mm x 22.00 mm

Stone Size: Pearl 30.50 mm x 22.00 mm    Cubic Zirconia 1.50 mm each 

Weight: 12.90 grams 

Ring Size: Adustable 

Condition: Excellent   Note: Pristine Condition 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1990