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Fiery Flair - Vintage 10K Garnet & Diamond Ring.  This lovely ring is crafted from 10k gold, hallmarked 10k.  Featuring a genuine oval cut faceted garnet,  4 genuine round -cut diamonds, wonderful design and quality gold work.   The gorgeous garnet displays a rich wine red colour, flanked by 2 bright white diamonds. on each side. The shoulders are tapered with a polished finish, which gives the ring a sleek modernistic look.  The shank of the ring is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. The lovely vintage piece looks delicate but is quite substantial and sturdy. The ring looks so pretty when worn, truly a perfect gift or addition for any jewelry collection. 

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). ... Garnet on Asbestos.

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.

History. Gold has been known since prehistoric times and was one of the first metals to be worked, mainly because it was to be found as nuggets or as particles in the beds of streams. Such was the demand that by 2000 BC the Egyptians began mining gold.

Measurements: Face of Ring 6.50 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size:  Garnet .25 carat   Diamonds .04 ctw 

Weight: 1.60 grams 

Ring Size: 6 1/4 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 1980s