RJ Sterling Silver Smoky Quartz & Marcasite Ring Size 6

This gorgeous sterling silver ring from RJ features a beautiful Smoky Quartz as its main stone and is accented by Marcasite stones. The ring is a size 6 and weighs 2.94g. The ring is stamped 925 which means it's made of sterling silver. According to the JaneAusten.co.uk website: "Marcasite is an instantly recognisable stone, creating unique and intricate designs. It has been used for millennia and is now often sought after in vintage jewellery. Marcasite has a high shine and was first used because of this property by the Ancient Egyptians. It is thought Cleopatra herself wore marcasite jewellery because it was considered to ward off negative energy and promote healing. The stone was also favoured by the Incas, who used the stone not only in jewellery but in devotional objects such as plates and what may be considered today as mirrors. It has been found in several of their burial grounds, mostly located in South America. During the eighteenth century, Marcasite took diamonds place and became very fashionable in the 19th century Victorian era with Art Nouveau jewelry designers. Queen Victoria had a big hand in this, wearing marcasite jewelry in her mourning after the death of Prince Albert in 1861".