Vintage Malachite Sterling silver ring Downton Abbey size 5 petite

> Vintage Malachite Sterling silver ring Downton Abbey size 5 petite Thank you for looking at my listing, OMG this is beautiful piece of Jewelry. If you walked into an antique jewelry store you would pay so much more for this item! Someone once commented on my jewelry it’s “SO DOWNTON ABBEY” This is elegant yet it’s a simple but timeless design, It's a stamped 9.25 Sterling silver ring. (just so you know in China they stamp Sterling but it's silver plated be careful.)This is a lovely ring. It an elegant ring. This ring is oval piece of Malachite. The stone is surrounded by sterling silver. The ring is size 5 It’s much stunning cuter in person, Lets stroll down memory lane. Makes you wonder who wore it, what was it given to them for? What is the history behind this piece? Remember your not just buying jewelry your buying History! I do not know the age of this item but I do know I bought it at an estate sale in the 1980’s. Great for anyone’s collection. Remember you are not just buying Jewelry your buying a piece of History! Please make sure to super size the pictures to see the “age spots”! We all have age spots at this age! MARCASITE JEWELRY Marcasite is the white form of "Iron Pyrite". You all know the "Yellow Iron Pyrite" is referred to as Fool's Gold. The Swiss began using Marcasite in the late 1700's to replace Diamonds that were forbuyden by Sumptuary Laws. Both Marcasite and cut steel were used in the Georgian Period too. The English masses could not afford Diamond Jewelry so they used Marcasite as a Diamond substitute. Marcasite was much better because it took a higher shine and it did not rust like the cut steel. During our history, Marcasite has often been used as a substitute for diamonds because of cost and availability (edited by adam knisley). During World War I, it was used again. Our Marcasite Jewelry is made from Anqtique Designs and old molds. I have also seen rings with Diamonds and colored stones copied into the Marcasite Jewelry Designs. The items on our Website are Sterling Silver and made with high grade Marcasite. The items are hand assembled and the stones are hand set. Even though this jewelry is made today from the Antique Styles, the items are limited and few styles are made again with new styles coming out all the time. Some of the Marcasite watches are made from old Art Deco Styles. You will enjoy the fine workmanship of these detailed pieces. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE 3 DAYS AFTER THE SALE IS OVER ONCE ITEM IS PAID FOR I SEND OUT THE PACKAGE THAT DAY OR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. Lenore's Treasures