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Lavender Dreams - Vintage 14K White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring.  This lovely ring is crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14K.  Featuring one natural fancy cut amethyst, 6 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery of the ring is expertly claw set with a beautiful lavender amethyst, displaying purplish, pink hues. The amethyst is adorned by 3 sparkling diamonds on each side of the gemstone.  The band is polished and smooth, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing.  This Vintage ring is perfect for daily wear, and a great addition to any jewelry collection.

History: According to Greek mythology, Amethyst was a young virgin who became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. ... The goblet overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating it until it became the purple quartz that is now known as Amethyst.

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.

People most likely first discovered gold in streams and rivers all over the world with its beauty and luster catching the eye. ... A few centuries later, around 1200 BC, the Egyptians discovered they could alloy gold with other metals in order to make it stronger and give it different color pigments.

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 12.00 mm x 7.00 mm 

Stone Size: Amethyst 1.30 carats   Diamonds : .06 carats 

Weight: 1.60 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: 1990s