{"product_id":"violet-hues-vintage-sterling-silver-simulated-glass-tanzanite-cubic-zirconia-ring-vr1100","title":"Violet Hues - Vintage Sterling Silver Simulated Glass Tanzanite \u0026 Cubic Zirconia Ring (VR1100)","description":"\u003cp\u003eViolet Hues - Vintage Sterling Silver Simulated Glass Tanzanite \u0026amp; Cubic Zirconia Ring.  This eye-catching ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925, for sterling silver, and a makers mark DSMK.  This ring features one elongated octagon shaped faceted glass gemstone, numerous round cut cubic zirconia gemstones, vintage classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. This ring is comprised of an expertly claw-set violet  blue glass tanzanite gemstone, which is enhanced by a double sparkling CZ surround. The ring is adorned by expertly claw-set cubic zirconia gem-set split shoulders, which lead to a polished and smooth shank. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass gemstones, or \"paste\" jewelry, have a rich history spanning over 4,000 years, originating around 3500-2500 BCEin Mesopotamia and Egypt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where they were first created as, and used to imitate, valuable gems like lapis lazuli and turquoise. Early glass, often described as \"the stone that flows\", was cast into beads and amulets. Later, Roman, Venetian, and 18th-century European craftsmen developed sophisticated techniques to create high-quality, brilliant, and often foiled, glass jewelry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003eThe story of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjQ2IGG3bOEAxVkLzQIHe8zCGoQmpgGegQIERAD\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"silver mining\"\u003esilver mining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 20.50 mm x 18.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eStone Size: Tanzanite Glass (Simulated Tanzanite) 5.00 carats        Cubic Zirconia 1.25 mm each \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWeight: 6.90 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eRing Size: 9 1\/2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCondition: Excellent       Note: Pristine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eOrigin: Thailand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDate: Circa 1990 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41281439039546,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6006_df576680-68eb-4117-8839-704172fafc0b.jpg?v=1773107157","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/violet-hues-vintage-sterling-silver-simulated-glass-tanzanite-cubic-zirconia-ring-vr1100","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}