{"product_id":"sundays-best-vintage-10k-gold-synthetic-sapphire-ornate-solitaire-ring-vr959","title":"Sundays Best  - Art Deco Dated '1930' 10K Gold Synthetic Sapphire Ornate Solitaire Ring (ADR287)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSundays Best - Art Deco Dated '1930' 10K Gold Synthetic Sapphire Ornate Solitaire Ring. This eye-catching ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, tested, and dated October 19, 1930, and a initial and name. The ring features one oval shape faceted synthetic blue sapphire, Art Deco styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The ornate open-work gallery is expertly claw-set with a wonderful large blue sapphire, displaying bluish\/violet hues. The band is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This stunning Art Deco ring would make a fabulous addition to any vintage jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry, and vintage jewelry. It is highly recommended that this ring should be insured for $1600.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynthetic gem crystals have been manufactured since \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe late 1800s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and their production is often marked by a need for them in industrial applications outside of the jewelry industry. The first success was in producing synthetic ruby of faceting quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe first synthetic sapphire was successfully made in 1873 by the flux method.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis was followed shortly by the flame fusion method in 1902\u003c\/b\u003e. Needless to say, at the turn of the century synthetic gemstones were quickly rising in popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 21.00 mm x 18.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Sapphire (Synthetic) 8.00 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6.30 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 8 3\/4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent      Note: Amazing condition considering age and material. Most like only worn for special occasions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Europe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Dated  October 19, 1930 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40703996723258,"sku":"VR959","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_9489.jpg?v=1730762559","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/sundays-best-vintage-10k-gold-synthetic-sapphire-ornate-solitaire-ring-vr959","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}