Something Blue - Estate 10K White Gold Blue Diamond Cluster Ring (ER286)

Something Blue - Estate 10K White Gold Blue Diamond Cluster Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10K inside the band. Featuring one natural round brilliant blue diamond (irradiated), 12 natural full cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring showcases a beautiful blue diamond, displaying bluish/teal hues. The vibrant blue diamond has a wonderful sparkling clear diamond surround, which enhances the blue diamond perfectly. The shoulders are tapered, and the shank is dainty, yet substantial. This gorgeous estate ring would make a unique engagement ring, gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

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.

India has always been the source of Blue Diamonds. Such stones were initially found in India and brought to the West by a gem dealer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier in the 17th century. He sold a large blue stone to King Louis XIV of France.

Irradiated:  Diamonds: This is not a new technology. Scientists began irradiating diamonds more a century ago, after the English chemist, Sir William Crookes, discovered in 1904 that a diamond's color could be changed after being exposed to radium salts in 1904.

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 7.00 mm 

Stone Size: Blue Diamond .25 carats.   Diamonds .09 carats 

Weight: 2.50 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America  

Date: 21st Century