20th century handmade rose, coal, jade and marcasite sterling silver ring (can be resized) Christmas gift box

20th century hand-carved rosette-shaped coal jade marcasite sterling silver ring (can be resized), purchased in a British antique store. Marcasite jewelry has been made since ancient Greek times and became popular in Europe during the reign of Louis XIV, but it was not until Queen Victoria herself wore it during the Victorian era (1837-1901) that designers began to use marcasite frequently. When public display of diamonds was banned in Switzerland in the 18th century, marcasite emerged as a substitute, along with cutting steel. After the death of Prince Albert in 1861, when Queen Victoria entered a period of mourning and ordered the entire court to wear black and avoid extravagant jewelry, marcasite became popular as a sober alternative to the aristocracy. Marcasite has its own historical value. After all, this sparkling Gemstone has adorned many members of the royal family from Cleopatra to Queen Victoria, understated and beautiful marcasite jewelry is a must-have in any collection. And emotionally, marcasite is thought to be a treasure that protects you from negative emotions, encourages introspection and increased self-confidence, reduces burnout, and inspires artistic creativity. Roses symbolize love and sincere and pure love, the embodiment of love, peace, friendship, courage and devotion. In ancient Greek mythology, roses combine love and beauty. They are not only the incarnation of the God of Beauty, but also blended into the blood of the God of Love. Rose is a universal language used to express love, and people often use it as a token of love. Every Valentine's Day, the value of roses doubles, making them the best gift for lovers. The rose also symbolizes love and sincere and pure love, and is the embodiment of love, peace, friendship, courage and devotion. Rose Flower Meaning In ancient Greek mythology, roses combine love and beauty. They are not only the incarnation of the God of Beauty, but also blended into the blood of the God of Love. Rose is a universal language used to express love, and people often use it as a token of love. Every Valentine's Day, the value of roses doubles, making them the best gift for lovers. In ancient times, humans had an understanding of Silver. Silver, like gold, is a precious metal with a long history of application, with a history of more than 4,000 years. Due to the unique excellent properties of Silver, people have given it dual value as currency and decoration. Silver is Silver in color and has a soft and bright luster. It is a favorite decoration of ethnic minorities, Buddhists and Muslims. Recently, people in Europe and America, under the influence of the retro trend, are wearing silver jewelry set with semi- Gemstone stones that easily oxidizes to black, giving people the infinite beauty of ancient civilization.