Crimson & A Touch Of Sparkle - Vintage Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Natural Ruby & Diamond Band Ring (VR1129)

Crimson & A Touch Of Sparkle-Vintage Gold Plate Over Sterling Silver Natural Ruby & Diamond Band Ring. This pretty ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925, and CHINA. The ring features 3 natural round cut rubies, one natural round cut diamond, vintage era classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with 3 crimson red rubies, which is adorned by a sparkling diamond. The ring is decorated with interspaced faux diamonds (silver-work), which looks as though there are several diamonds in the band. The ring has a smooth and polished band, which allows for a comfortable fit. This late vintage era ring looks great on its own or stacked. History: Rubies have been particularly prized in Asian countries. Records suggest that rubies were traded along China's North Silk Road as early as 200 BC. Chinese noblemen adorned their armor with rubies because they believed the gem would grant protection. Burma has been a significant ruby source since at least 600 AD. The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road. Silver Mining in History. 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 22.00 mm x 8.00 mm Stone Size: Ruby .10 carats Diamond .005 Weight: 2.30 grams Ring Size: 10 Note: Sizing possible, however gold plated would be removed once sized. Condition: Excellent Origin: China Date: Circa 1990