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Blue Belle - Vintage 9K Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring.  This lovely ring is crafted from 9K yellow & white gold, hallmarked 375 for 9K (British Hallmark). Featuring a genuine oval cut blue sapphire, 12 natural single cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gorgeous ring is set with a beautiful royal blue sapphire,  surrounded by sparkling diamonds. The gallery is crafted in yellow and white gold, whilst the band is made of yellow gold. The shoulders are adorned by diamonds, adding a nice touch of sparkle and detail to the ring.  The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. The Vintage ring would make a perfect gift for that special someone.

History: The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.

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  11.00 mm x 9.50 mm 

Stone Size: Sapphire .85 carat        Diamond .15 carats 

Weight: 2.92 grams 

Ring Size: 7 1/2 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: England 

Date: Circa 1980