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A Touch Of Sparkle -  Vintage 14K Rose Gold CZ Solitaire Ring . This pretty ring is crafted from 14K gold (hallmarked 583), 14K hallmark, on the outer circumference of the ring. Featuring, one cubic zirconia, lovely detail, and quality craftsmanship.  The ring's diamond shaped gallery is bead-set with a sparkling cubic zirconia gemstone, which adds a touch of sparkle to the piece. The ring has nice detail, showcasing soft waves of rose gold, which is perfectly defined, and shows dimension. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  This Vintage ring, looks wonderful worn on its own or as a stacker.

History: Cubic zirconia is a naturally occurring substance. Some place its discovery as far back as 1892, with the discovery of naturally occurring zirconium oxide, or baddeleyite.

In 1977, Russian scientists discovered how to actually grow these crystals using a synthetic process. They named their synthetic crystals Djevalite. It was under this name that they began to market them as simulated diamonds.

Natural and lab-grown diamonds are made of carbon, while cubic zirconia is made of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The cubic part of the name comes from the fact that the stone has a cubic crystalline form. Diamonds also have a cubic crystalline form, so cubic zirconia is a great diamond lookalike.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. 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.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his infamous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United Stated during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Measurements: Face of the ring 18.00 mm 5.20 mm 

Stone Size: Cubic Zirconia 2.00 mm 

Weight: 2.20 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Europe   Provenance: Canada 

Date: Circa 1990