Sterling Silver Marcasite and Garnet Colored Glass Heart Pendant, 18"

History

Experts believe that silver alloy, used today as sterling silver, originated in continental Europe in the 12th century. Pure silver was found to be a soft and easily damageable material. When combined with other metals, most commonly cooper; it produced a tougher material that could be heavily relied on. Throughout the next few centuries, sterling silver was used as currency and household items. It was often used as silverware and became the material used in a proper table setting between 1840 and 1940 throughout the United States and Europe. Because of this popularity, silver companies began to grown. During this craze, companies began to experiment using sterling silver compositions in jewelry as it was a material that was easy to mold into intricate designs and gave a luxurious look with its metallic finish. Today, sterling silver is widely used in all kinds of jewelry styles and shines as beautifully as other precious metals, with the benefit of affordable pricing.

14K White Gold Round 3 Stone Blue Diamond & White Diamond Ring (1/2 ctw) - Size 9

I bought this ring for my girlfriend for an engagement ring and this is a beautiful ring. The other day we went to a jewelry store where they were having blue diamonds on display and this ring shined and sparkled more than anything in the jewelry store. We have now been to several stores and havent even seen anything even comparable to how this ring looks. It is a very very pretty ring and I'm so glad that I picked this one to purchase.