Vintage Rose - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring (VR1088)

Vintage Rose - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K (Tested, and confirmed), and a makers mark FMA. The ring features one natural round cut brilliant diamond, 6 natural round brilliant cut rhodolite garnets, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This very pretty ring is designed as a flower. The gallery is expertly claw-set with a sparkling centre diamond, surround by vibrant red rhodolite garnets, nestled into a flower setting. The gallery is a cornet design, and the shoulders are beautifully carved with a foliage decoration. The band is dainty, yet solid for daily wear. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This vintage ring would make a unique engagement ring, gift, or an addition to any vintage jewelry collection. 

Comments: Exquisite detail and beautiful vibrant rhodolite garnets. 

Note: This ring is accompanied by a GIA appraisal. The ring is appraised at $1900.00 (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.

The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds).

Rhodolite garnet is a variety that is intermediate in composition between almandine and pyrope and is typically pink to purplish-red in color. These raspberry pink garnets were found in North Carolina in the late 1800sand were named rhodolite because the color resembled the blossoms of the local rhododendron plant.

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.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 17.00 x 7.00 mm 

Stone Size: Rhodolite Garnet  .36 carats   Diamond .05 carat

Weight: 2.87 grams 

Ring Size: 7 1/2

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada

Date: Circa 1940