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We have similar Moonstone and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Moonstone" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.

Listing Description by: Cameron J.

The Piece

Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: Moonstone

Main Stone Measurements/Color:

Length: 15.56 mm
Width: 11.89 mm
Color: semi-translucent white hue with blue iridescence

Accent Stone: Tanzanite

Accent Stone Measurements/Color:

Diameter: 3.13 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

Item Measurements:

Ring face length: 0.95"
Ring face width: 0.81"

Sizable by your local jeweler: Yes

Notable Features:

Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Features a large moonstone held in an open back bezel setting
Sixteen tanzanite stones circle the moonstone
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. Two of the tanzanite stones are missing and may be replaced by your local jeweler. 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.

Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:

Auction Items: Base shipping + $2.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for Base shipping

BIN Items: Base shipping

Base Shipping:

USPS First Class: $4.90 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days
USPS Priority Mail: $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days
USPS Priority Express: $25.00 fully insured, overnight delivery

International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for Base shipping. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid.

Several forms of payment accepted.