Simply Engaging - Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring (VR941)

Simply Engaging - Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 14K yellow, and white gold, tested and confirmed. The ring features one natural round brilliant cut diamond, 6 natural round single cut diamonds, vintage classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly set with beautiful high quality sparkling diamonds. There is one larger diamond in the centre, and 3 more on each side of the central diamond. The diamonds are set in white gold, whilst the band is crafted in yellow gold. This gorgeous vintage ring would make a wonderful engagement ring for that special someone. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. 

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 the Ring 15.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamonds .34 carats   Clarity VVS-2 - VS2     Colour G-H 

Weight: 3.10 grams 

Ring Size: 8 1/2 

Condition: Very Good    Note: Some small age related wear to two side diamonds seen under high magnification. The wear does not take away from the beauty of the ring, and is completely acceptable in vintage jewelry. 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1960