An Extremely Rare Blue John and Silver Ring
A rare and high quality Blue John Gemstone (also known as Derbyshire Spar) and silver ring.
The stone is a good size, of a rich, deep colour with striking purplish blue striations through out, oval-cut and set in a bezel. The band is of a simple yet elegant design with a width of 2.5 mm.
This ring is made from hypoallergenic pure 925 silver and is nickel free.
The rings stone measure's - 1.6cm long x 1.1cm wide x 0.4cm deep.
Ring weight - 5 grams.
Ring size - UK P 1/2 or US 8
About the stone:
Blue John is the rarest mineral in Britain.
Blue John is now a very rare and mysterious gemstone mined around the Peak District village of Castleton, Derbyshire. It is believed that it was the Romans that first discovered the gem some 2000 years ago and instantly fell in love with it's unique qualities.