Edwardian Revival - Vintage Signed 'Generations 1921' Gold Plated Sterling Silver Natural Garnet & White Zircon Cluster Ring (VR1148)
Edwardian Revival - Vintage Signed 'Generations 1921' Gold Plated Sterling Silver Natural Garnet & White Zircon Cluster Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from gold plate over sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling, a Generations 1912 logo and WB, for Weinman Brothers. The ring features one natural round cut faceted garnet gemstone, 8 natural round cut faceted white zircon gemstones, Edwardian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with a beautiful rich red wine garnet, displaying reddish/orangey hues. The ring is also adorned with glowing white zircon gems, which adds more sparkle and contrast to the hand-crafted piece. The ring showcases a wonderful open-work design, which is engraved with forget-me-knots, and detailed with exquisite milgrain decoration. The design resembles a floral cluster, which is a style made poplar in times past. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. This gorgeous ring looks stunning when worn, truly an eye-catching vintage piece to be enjoyed for many years to come. Comments: High quality hand-crafted piece, which feature natural earth mined gemstones. History:The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds). White zircon is a natural gemstone with a rich history spanning ancient folklore, its popular use as a diamond substitute, and modern confusion with synthetic stones. Its name comes from the Persian word zargun, meaning gold-colored, or the Arabic zarkun. Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia. 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. What Is Gold-plated Jewelry? Gold-plated jewelry is a type of metal jewelry covered with a very thin layer of real gold. The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Generations 1912 has the look of a bygone age. Ranging from Victorian era influence through the periods of Art Deco and Art Nouveau to the 1940s, this collection creates new traditions that can be passed for generations. Each item in the collection is an exquisite piece of fine jewellery, with exotic genuine gemstones and diamonds. Manufactured in the United States, every piece features engravings and mil-grain work all crafted by hand at Weinman Brothers in New York City. They were originally introduced around 1912 by designer and maker David Weinman, who created the initial models and manufacturing dyes. David's grandson, Bob Weinman (Wineman), rediscovered the lost original models and dyes tucked away in a box while moving an office in New York. Bob Weinman brought the historic line back to life, marketing the pieces directly through television shopping networks like ShopNBC and QVC, as well as online platforms. Focuses on early Art Deco, Edwardian, and Victorian opulence, emphasizing fine scrollwork and milgrain detailing. Pieces feature old-world hand-carving and hand-engraving on sterling silver and gold. Incorporates genuine and rare stones, including sapphires, moonstones, tanzanites, cat's eye alexandrite, fluorite, Canadian ammolite, and many more precious gems from around the entire world. Measurements: Ring (Face of the Ring) 12.50 mm x 12.50 mm Stone Size: Garnet 1.60 carats White Zircon .16 carats Weight: 5.00 grams Ring Size: 8 Condition: Excellent Origin: America, New York Date: Circa 1990