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Listing Description by: Cameron J.
The Piece
Markings: "925" on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed
Main Stone: Moonstone
Main Stone Measurements/Color: - Length: 25.53 mm
- Width: 18.39 mm
- Color: semi-translucent white hue with blue iridescence
Accent Stone: Tanzanite
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
- Diameter: 3.44 mm
- Color: semi-translucent violet hue
Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts: Cabochon moonstone, round faceted tanzanite
Item Measurements: - Ring face length: 1.05"
- Ring face width: 0.78"
Sizable by your local jeweler: Yes
Notable Features:
- Handmade during the Art Deco era
- Composed of .925 sterling silver
- Features a large white moonstone held in an open back bezel setting
- Twelve tanzanite stones circle the outside of the ring face
- Complete with a smooth, polished band for comfortable wear
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is also minor tarnish on the sterling silver, giving the ring an antique quality we find to be rather lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
During the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras, moonstone jewelry was popularized by designers such as Tiffany and René Lalique. The Romans believed that moonstones were created by the gods from solidified rays of the moon due to the opalescent hue that it gives off that reminds the viewer of the moon peering through a thin layer of clouds.
Tanzanite is a rare stone which can only be found in the northern region of Tanzania, near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Originally called blue zoisite, this blue purple stone was discovered in the 1960’s and given the geographical name tanzanite, to help build interest and popularity. Zoisite comes in a variety of colors, but tanzanite is the specific name given for the blue purple hue of this type. Further laboratory experiments determined that heating could improve the color of some naturally blue zoisite and could convert some naturally brown or green zoisite into beautiful blue zoisite.