{"product_id":"darling-antique-rose-of-sharon-ring","title":"Darling Antique Rose Of Sharon Ring","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs striking in their design and fabrication now as they were a hundred years ago, \"Rose of Sharon\" rings are characteristically made featuring an amethyst that has been carved as an intaglio (with the design sunk into the stone's flat surface), with a fine layer of gold leaf emphasizing the floral design and occasionally one or more small rose cut diamonds as further embellishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough the concept dates back considerably earlier, the Victorians were particularly enamoured of floriography - the pairing of distinct meanings to each flower (and often varying by colour). Rose of Sharon, hardy and long-blooming, carried the association of perseverance and longing, and unsurprisingly these rings found themselves exceptionally popular in the American Civil War era as many lovers found themselves parted for long periods and distances. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood antique condition with moderate wear in line with age and use, including evidence of past resizing. All stones are secure and prongs have been carefully retyped since photos were taken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 10k rosy yellow gold, unstamped but tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Size 3 1\/4 and do not recommend resizing due to thinning at the back of band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• One oval faceted amethyst approximately 12x10mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Face of ring is 13mm wide, 10.4mm across, with a rise of 6.5mm; back of band measures 2.3mm wide and 0.5mm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 2.7g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Eloi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671464726830,"sku":"R-YG0944","price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/2821\/8694\/files\/r-yg0944_22.jpg?v=1692836182","url":"https:\/\/www.steloivintage.com\/products\/darling-antique-rose-of-sharon-ring","provider":"St. Eloi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}