Shimmering Sea - Vintage 18K White Gold Natural Traditional Cut Diamond Bespoke Ring (VR1126)

Shimmering Sea - Vintage 18K White Gold Natural Transitional Cut Diamond Bespoke Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from a 18K white gold, hallmarked 18K., tested, and confirmed by GIA appraisal. The ring features eight natural transitional brilliant cut diamonds, vintage era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery is expertly claw-set with beautiful antique cut sparking diamonds, which are set into open-worked waves of gold. The design resembles ocean waves, and a shimmering sea. This ring is a bespoke ring (custom made) piece , with antique cut diamonds. The shank is smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This vintage statement piece is glamorous, however due to the low profile, and design, it is easy to wear daily. 

Comments: Fantastic design, and beautiful antique cut diamonds. One of a kind unique piece. 

Note: GIA appraisal included with the ring. Appraised at $5925.00 (Tax Excluded) 

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.

Transitional cut diamonds (circa 1920s-1940s) are a rare vintage diamond type that bridged the gap between old-world hand-cutting (Old European Cut) and modern machine-precision cutting. Developed largely by American cutters using early mechanized tools, they feature a smaller culet, higher crown, and better symmetry than predecessors, marking a move toward maximized brilliance and modern standards. 

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 the Ring 18.00 mm x 11.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond (Antique Transitional Cut)  .74 carats

Weight: 5.44 carats 

Ring Size: 7 1/4

Condition: Excellent       Note: Pristine 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980      Note: Diamonds:  Circa 1920