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Shades Of Blue - Estate Art Deco Revival Sterling Silver Revival Blue Topaz Aquamarine Ring.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling.  Featuring 3 genuine round cut blue topaz gemstones, 6 genuine round cut aquamarine gemstones , Art Deco designing, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is exquisite, it is expertly claw-set with 3 sky blue topaz gems, surrounded by a sea of filigree, which is adorned by aquamarines.  The shoulders are engraved, which lead down to a polished and smooth band, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. The lovely Estate ring looks wonderful, truly perfect for any unique 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!

Aquamarine has a long history. Ancient Greeks and Romans admired its beauty and even attributed its existence to their gods. In one story, Poseidon is said to have made it out of seawater, hence its name.

Others attributed safety while working on the seas to aquamarine. Navies, traders, and even fishermen saw aquamarine as protective of them, though fishermen couldn’t usually afford it. Finally, the Romans looked to aquamarine to turn enemies into friends, and to help foretell the future.

As fascinated as the ancients were with an aquamarine stone, elites of the Middle Ages continued their obsession with it. For one thing, aquamarine was rumored to protect its wearer from poisoning, a common concern at the time. In response, many rulers purchased an aquamarine ring to wear. Other aquamarine jewelry was popular, too, including on the Czech crown jewels.

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.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 23.00 mm x 14.00 mm 

Stone Size: Blue Topaz 1.90 carats    Aquamarine .10 carats 

Weight: 3.00 grams 

Ring Size: 6

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century