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Sterling Silver 6-Row Marcasite and Crystal Ring, Size 7

• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture.
• Marcasite can appear iridescent in the light.

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Catch the trend of stackable rings with the fun, crisscrossing design of the Sterling Silver 6-Row Marcasite and Crystal Ring. A pattern of channel set crystal bands and dark marcasite, accented bands crisscross over one another to form this wide ring. All of the bands are connected through 925-sterling silver at the bottom that allows them to fit as one solid ring. The dark and sparkle hue of the ring adds an edgy and modern twist to any outfit.

About Sterling Silver Jewelry

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.

Sterling Silver Composition

While pure silver can be combined with many different types of metals, sterling silver is created when combining pure silver with copper. Sterling silver jewelry can be composed with different amounts of copper but is most often seen with the .925 stamp, meaning that the composition is of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. This has been found to be a good combination for maintaining the silver’s durability without harming its sparkle.

Caring For Your Sterling Silver Jewelry

Silver should not come into contact with harsh household chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, or chlorine. To avoid scratches, store silver in a lined jewelry box or pouch, as it is prone to tarnish as it naturally reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. Cleaning and wearing silver jewelry regularly will prevent this and help maintain its shine. Immediately upon noticing any discoloration, use a gentle polish made specifically for removing tarnish.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MKD1YU
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have had a change of heart!, July 21, 2008

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ELMSW "Tank's Mom" (Indian Trail, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver 6 Row Marcasite and Crystal Ring (Jewelry)

Even though I was a little curious after reading some of the negative reviews about this product, I bought it anyway. In a nutshell, I would agree that much of what has been said about the quality is unfortunately true.

The silver is much thinner than it appears in the picture - not the width of the band on the finger, which is substantial. But the thickness of the silver comprising the band. The CZs sparkle very nicely; but the marcasite is not a good match, the way it appears to match up in the picture. That is, the marcasite casts a rather disappointingly dull sheen, which does not contrast all that well against the more brilliant sparkle of the tiny little CZs.

All in all though, its the design of this ring that I love - that's the only thing that kept me from returning it. Would have looked much nicer had it had another color of faceted stone embedded in it instead of marcasite. But again, it was awfully tough to tell from the picture.

9/17/10

Since it's happened again, figured I should set the record straight and update my rating of this product, which I purchased over 2 years ago.

Just got back from a business trip this week, where it has happened AGAIN - got a bunch of really nice compliments on this ring from people I met. A couple of interesting things you might want to know if buying this product:

1. Although I was initially disappointed in the thickness of the silver, turns out it is an extremely comfortable ring to wear because it is not too thick (sometimes thick rings will pinch).

2. I had complained about how 'dull' the marcasite is. Once you get it out of your mind that they are NOT supposed to look like black diamonds or onyx, turns out the contrast between the marcasite and the czs is really rather interesting.

3. I'd initially thought the czs were too small. Well, probably because of their size, everyone thinks this ring is 'real'. That is, the hue of the silver reminds people of white gold, and they assume the czs are diamonds. I wear this ring interchangably with other 'real' rings, so no one even considers the stones might not be diamonds.

4. All stones in my ring are intact, and the silver is in excellent condition (even though I've worn it so regularly over the last 2 years).

The first time she saw it, my husband's aunt (a well-heeled jewelry fanatic with a great eye for quality) grabbed my hand and could not take her eyes off the ring. And she could not stop talking about the 'diamonds'. So much so that I began getting embarrassed about how much $$ I know she thought I spent on it, and had to finally confess to her that it wasn't 'real'. She was absolutely shocked!

Over time, this ring has actually become one of my 'go-to' pieces when I'm wearing black. And nearly every time I wear it, I am complimented on it.

If this one would break or lose stones, honestly, I'd have to buy another one!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It's okay, June 11, 2007

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Ashley M. Patterson (WV, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver 6-Row Marcasite and Crystal Ring, Size 7 (Jewelry)

Initially it is pretty, but for the price it isn't very much. Looks and feels like it would break in a few months. The thing is itchy against your fingers. You can't really tell the black is there. The picture is, in this case, alot 'prettier' than the actual thing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Better on the Pic, January 23, 2011

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NJB NAYNAY - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver 6-Row Marcasite and Crystal Ring, Size 8 (Jewelry)

I love Sterling Silver & so I thought this would be a classy-looking piece. However, the crystals were very dull & the fit of the ring runs Very small. I wore it once uncomfortably, & was frustrated because I don't give away items that I myself don't like, so it was a waste of $$.