Fit For A Princess - Vintage Sterling Silver Princess Cut Cubic Zirconia Ring (VR1108)

Fit For a Princess - Vintage Sterling Silver Princess Cut Cubic Zirconia Ring. This eye-catching ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver, and Thailand. This ring features one princess cut cubic zirconia gemstone, 12 round cut cubic zirconia gemstones, vintage classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. This ring is comprised of an expertly claw-set sparkling princess cut cubic zirconia, which is surrounded by sparkling cubic zirconia gemstones. The smooth shank allows for a comfortable fit , and easy sizing. This vintage ring looks wonderful when worn, and is truly a real eye-catching piece. 

History: Cubic zirconia was first discovered by German mineralogists in 1937. 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. 

Cubic zirconia was invented in Russia in the 1970s, 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.

The story of silver mining 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.

The 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.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 18.00 mm x 10.50 mm 

Stone Size: Cubic Zirconia 8.36 carats                       

Weight: 7.50 grams 

Ring Size: 10

Condition: Excellent       

Origin: Thailand 

Date: Circa 1990