Sarah Coventry - Vintage Silver Plate Crystal Cluster Adjustable Ring (VR770)

Sarah Coventry - Vintage Silver Plate Crystal Cluster Adjustable Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from silver plate over metal, signed SARAH COV. Featuring one blue oval shaped faceted crystal, numerous clear round faceted crystals, vintage styling, and a makers mark. This lovely ring is claw-set with a beautiful blue crystal, and a double sparkling clear crystal surround. The crystals are made to simulate a blue sapphire and diamonds. The band is adjustable, smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. The vintage ring looks wonderful when worn, and such a great quality,  that the gemstones look like a fine quality blue sapphire and diamonds. Truly a collectible piece, by a well know maker, and in great condition!

History: Centuries ago, quartz pebbles with a high lead content were found sparkling on the banks of Europe's Rhine River. These beautiful, natural stones were highly coveted and were eventually depleted, inspiring jewelers to create an imitation, aptly named the "rhinestone."

Rhinestones aka Diamantes, Crystals, Flat Backs or Strass in many European countries, or even Paste as the original methods imply, go back to the 1200s where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass.

Sarah Coventry jewelry was named after the granddaughter of Lyman K. Stuart, the founder of the company. Established in 1949, thousands of women and some men were recruited to sell jewelry at Sarah Coventry home jewelry parties. It is recognized as the oldest direct selling jewelry company in the world.

Jewelry production stopped in the early 1980s, only to begin again in the early 2000s. Early Sarah Coventry jewelry was marked “Coventry”. Other marks used were “Sarah Coventry”, “SC”, “Sarah”, “Sarah Cov”, and “SAC”.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 20.00 mm x 18.00 mm 

Stone Size: Blue crystal 9.00 mm x 8.00 mm 

Weight: 5.80 grams 

Ring Size: Adjustable 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America , New York , Rhode Island 

Date: Circa 1970