Silver Oxidized Antique Turkish Tear Drop Ring Size 5.5 in Citrine and Zircon

Turkish Ottoman Sultan antique oxidized .925 sterling silver tear drop ring with pink citrine and white cubic zircon. Limited availability. 

Metal:  0.925 Sterling Silver Stamped

Plating: Oxidized 

Stone: Citrine and Cubic Zircon

Length: 0.60 Inch

Width: 0.50 Inch

Resizable: No

Ring Size: 5.5 

Style Tip:  Wear this statement piece with a bold pendant necklace or stud earrings to compliment this ring. 

Style Personality: Antique Chic: You surround yourself with antique things that transport you to that era. You love the charm of the antique things because they have a history behind it.

 History of Ottoman Jewelry: The art of Ottoman jewelry making reached its peak in the 16th century. The jewelry designs had to be ornate and colorful which reflected the power and splendor of the Ottomans. Jewelers used a variety of metals and stones leaving their natural characrestics to fashion a piece of jewelry. Ottoman jewelry was designed using motifs from nature such as the tulip, rose, floral bouquet, bird, butterfly and bee Some of the signature pieces of jewelry worn by the Sultans and their queens and aristocrats of the Ottoman empire are Aigrettes, Signet rings, Pins (brooches for hair and dress). From 18th century on wards, western trends led to an exaggerated increase in the size of jewelry.