Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Vintage 18K Gold Madeira Citrine & Diamond Ring (VR803)

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Vintage 18K Gold Madeira Citrine & Diamond Ring. This unique ring is crafted from 18K yellow, and white gold, hallmarked 18K and a makers mark JAREL. Featuring a natural Madeira Citrine, 18 natural single cut diamonds, Vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is made in the form of a Christmas tree. Which is adorned by sparkling clear diamonds, and a beautiful Madeira citrine, which displays a yellowish/orange hue. The majority of the ring is crafted in yellow gold, with the exception of the white gold settings for the diamonds, which sets off the sparkle of the diamonds perfectly. The ring also  showcases beautifully engraved leaves, which add detail and exceptional craftsmanship to the ring. The band on the ring has a slight 'V' shape at the top,so the Christmas tree can nestle in perfectly. The ring has a smooth and polished shank, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This vintage ring celebrates a very special time of the year, however it can be worn everyday, with anything, and everything! 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. Appraised at $2700.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: The Madeira name comes from the Brazilian word meaning 'wood' or 'wood colored'. Most madeira citrine comes from heating amethyst with a brownish core to get the warm yellow or orange color. The primary sources come from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Uruguay, Zambia, and Madagascar.

Citrine ranges from a light pastel yellow to a dark reddish orange. The best quality of citrine has a saturated golden hue with fiery orange flashes inside. A saturated yellow to reddish orange color free of brownish tints is prized in citrine. Deep reddish orange colors are often called Madeira citrine.

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.

White gold was invented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920's as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 17.50 mm x 13.00 mm 

Stone Size: Madeira Citrine .50 carats    Diamonds .30 carats 

Weight: 4.90 grams 

Ring Size: 6

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1970