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Opalescence - Estate Sterling Silver Opalescent Glass & CZ Ring.  This pretty ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. Featuring one oval cabochon glass gemstone, 6 round cut cubic zirconia gemstones, 4 marquise cubic zirconia gemstones, and classic styling. This dainty ring is set with a color changing opalescent glass gemstone, which is flanked by sparkling cubic zirconia gems. The shoulders are also set with cubic zirconia marquise cuts, which add even more sparkle to the ring. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  The lovely estate ring, would make a lovely gift for that special someone or addition to your collection.

History: The history of glass-making dates back to at least 3,600 years ago in Mesopotamia. However, some writers claim that they may have been producing copies of glass objects from Egypt.^[1] Other archaeological evidence suggests that the first true glass was made in coastal north Syria, Mesopotamia or Egypt.^[2] The earliest known glass objects, of the mid 2,000 BCE, were beads, perhaps initially created as the accidental by-products of metal-working (slags) or during the production of faience, a pre-glass vitreous material made by a process similar to glazing.^{[n 1]} Glass products remained a luxury until the disasters that overtook the late Bronze Age civilizations seemingly brought glass-making to a halt.

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.

Later 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.

Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.

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 7.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: Glass Cabochon 7.00 mm x 5.00 mm    Cubic Zirconia (Round) 1.50 mm 

Cubic Zirconia (Marquise) 3.00 mm x 1.50 mm 

Weight: 1.60 grams  

Ring Size: 8 3/4 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: 21st Century