VINTAGE ESTATE STERLING SILVER BLUE TOPAZ RING SIGNED BA BALINESE GEMSTONE
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VINTAGE ESTATE STERLING SILVER BLUE TOPAZ RING SIGNED BA BALINESE GEMSTONE PERFECT SIZE 7 3/4 7.23 GRAMS OVAL CUT BLUE TOPAZ 9.5 X 8.7 MM'S APPROX 2.5 CARATS A dramatic touch to any attire, thisdistinctive gemstone ring makes a grand impression. sterling silver , this heirloom-inspired design features a spectacular 8.7 x 9.5 mm oval-shaped sky-blue topaz center stone in a bezel setting frame of Balinese... design line the ring's shank, while intricate detailing lends vintage appeal. Blue Topaz Topaz is the birthstonefor the month of December, and the stone given in celebration of the 4th and19th anniversaries of marriage. Topaz is a symbol of love and affection, andhas been said to be an aid to ones sweetness and disposition.According to a well-known industrymagazine, Colored Stone, blue topaz has become the 2nd most popular coloredgemstone (sapphire is consistently number one). This is not surprising. Topazis a very hard material - 8 on the Mohs hardness scale - and blue topaz is avery pretty stone that is available in a wide range of vivid hues with astriking vitreous luster. It is not surprising then that bluetopaz has become one of the top selling gems in the jewelry business. Bluetopaz is unusual in offering excellent hardness (8 on the Mohs scale) and brilliance Where exactly did these creativetraditions begin, and more importantly, how are they still so alive and vibranttoday? Of course, with the prominence of spirituality in Balinese identity andculture, mythical stories may tell a different story than the history books.Stories of gods descending to teach a man how to work with gold and silver, howto be civilized and how to craft jewellery are common. The roots of Bali’s jewelryheritage starts after the colonization of Bali by the Majapahit Empire of Java.Bali became a hub for Javanese craftsmen and the art of silver-making trulyflourished. Whichever story you prefer, this pool of talented silversmiths andgoldsmiths have transcended the years, inspired by their vibrant surroundings, the beauty of their offerings of gifts to their Gods, and their strongconnection to their ancestors.
