Retro Radiance - Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Ring (VR943)

Retro Radiance - Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Ring.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14K.  Featuring one natural round brilliant diamond, 10 natural single cut diamonds, vintage retro era styling, and quality gold-work. This sparkling diamond ring features a captivating design highlighted by a single expertly claw-set larger diamond accented by curved ribbons of glittering diamonds. The beautiful diamonds are bright, white and full of life, and the design is fabulous. It has an elegant, feminine feel and was made in a time where Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn were all the rage. The ring is substantial and the shank is smooth and polished , which allows for a comfortable fit.  This Vintage Retro era ring would make a unique engagement or anniversary ring, gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Note:  Appraisal included with the ring.  Appraisals do not reflect value of antique and vintage jewelry. 

History: The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Face of Ring 17.00 mm x 10.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamonds .36 carats  

Weight: 2.72 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1950