{"product_id":"vintage-brilliance-vintage-gold-plated-crystal-rhinestone-ring-vr1098","title":"Vintage Brilliance - Vintage Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia \u0026 Crystal Rhinestone Ring (VR1098)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Brilliance - Vintage Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia \u0026amp; Crystal Rhinestone Ring. This eye-catching ring is crafted from gold plate over metal. The ring features one round brilliant cut cubic zirconia, numerous round cut crystal rhinestones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This ring is comprised of an expertly claw-set clear cubic zirconia, which is adorned by sparkling crystal rhinestones. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. The vintage ring looks fantastic when worn, and is in pristine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \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\u003eRhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back \u003cb\u003eas far as the thirteenth century\u003c\/b\u003e where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli\u003c\/b\u003e who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 20.00 mm x 15.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Cubic Zirconia 1.90 carats       Crystal Rhinestones 2.00 mm each \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6.80 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 4 3\/4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent       Note: Pristine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1970 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41275700740154,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5961_f50225de-839e-4464-a412-260145f1600d.jpg?v=1772768689","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-brilliance-vintage-gold-plated-crystal-rhinestone-ring-vr1098","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}