Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Smoky Quartz Scottish Thistle Ring (ER134)

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Smoky Quartz Scottish Thistle Ring. This beautiful Estate ring is made of sterling silver, hallmarked 925, for sterling silver.  Featuring a stunning genuine smoky quartz and beautiful silver work.  The  expertly claw set quartz gem is a round cut and faceted, the beautiful gemstone  sparkles like a diamond , displaying a deep brown colour with a slight grey hue.  The silver work on this ring is lovely, it is a substantial ring, heavy than most contemporary designs.  However beautifully detailed , displaying flowers , leaves and scrolls. The scroll work extends down the shoulders of the ring , giving the ring a beautiful detailed profile on the sides. This Estate ring has an Edwardian feel,  it would make a perfect gift or wonderful addition to any jewellery collection. 

History: The name Smoky Quartz was first heard of in the realm of gemstones in 1837. It was reported by mineralogist James Dwight Dana who named the brown Quartz crystal as such due to its semblance to smoke. Scotland is the country known to have a wealth of historical associations with Smoky Quartz.Aug 6, 2021

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".

Measurements: Face of ring  20.00 mm x 14.00 mm 

Stone Size: Smoky Quartz  3.00 carat 

Ring Size: 7 1/4

Weight:  3.20 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century