{"product_id":"sparkling-scrolls-vintage-sterling-silver-cubic-zironial-ornate-ring-vr1109","title":"Recently Sold  (VR1109)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparkling Scrolls - Vintage Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Ornate Open-Work Ring. This eye-catching ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925, a makers mark AD, and China CZ. The ring features numerous round cut cubic zirconia gemstones, Vintage  styling, and quality craftsmanship. This vintage ring is comprised of beautiful open-work scrolls, which are adorned by sparkling cubic zirconia gemstones. The back of the ring has a nice smooth, and polished shank, which allows for easy sizing, and a comfortable fit. The ring is substantial, and solid, with a rhodium plated finish over sterling silver. The vintage ring looks stunning when worn, a true eye-catcher to be enjoyed for years to come.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubic zirconia was first discovered by German mineralogists in \u003cb\u003e1937\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCubic zirconia was \u003cb\u003einvented in Russia in the 1970s\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjQ2IGG3bOEAxVkLzQIHe8zCGoQmpgGegQIERAD\" role=\"button\" data-width=\"250\" data-theme=\"0\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" class=\"c5aZPb\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-segment-text=\"silver mining\" data-bubble-link=\"\" class=\"JPfdse\"\u003esilver mining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e began about 5,000 years ago. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 15.00 mm x 13.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eStone Size: Cubic Zirconia 2.50 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWeight: 8.90 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eRing Size: 9 3\/4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCondition: Excellent   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eOrigin: China \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDate: Circa 1990 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41302854008890,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6253_eb1954ed-3e2f-4486-89e3-30350825795d.jpg?v=1774311641","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/sparkling-scrolls-vintage-sterling-silver-cubic-zironial-ornate-ring-vr1109","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}