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Love Knot - Vintage 10K Rose & White Gold Heart Knot Ring.  This special ring is crafted from 10K rose and white gold, hallmarked 10K, and a makers mark BMO.  Featuring a Celtic Knot design, and quality craftsmanship.  This pretty features interlocking hearts knots. The design is intricate and beautiful. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  The Vintage ring would make a very special gift for that special someone.

Celtic knots are a cultural phenomenon that exists within wedding ceremonies, tapestries, jewelry, tattoos, etc. These knots originated in Northern Italy and the South part of Gaul and went to Ireland in the 7th century. ... Sailors would tie two knots together in remembrance of the love they left while at sea.

In medieval and renaissance times, the lover's knot was used as a love token. In much of the literature and folklore on sailors and life at sea, the lover's knot makes a regular appearance. It was apparently commonly used by sailors as a wedding ring tied with gold wire.

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.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his infamous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United Stated during the lavish and feminine 1920’s, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry. Cartier was instrumental in the rise in popularity creating luscious rose gold, fine jewelry with precious gemstones and diamonds. One piece in particular aided in the rebirth of rose gold in jewelry, a simple band of three gold colors of gold intertwined now known as the “Trinity Ring”. Created by Cartier and commissioned by Jean Cocteau, famed French writer, artist, filmmaker, and playwright and who infamously wore the Cartier ring on his pinkie. Over the decades the popularity of rose gold has come and gone, dictated mostly by fashion and starlets. Today rose gold has once again taken it’s rightful place in the style sections of your favorite magazines, on the hands of trend setters and future brides.

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 20.00 mm   Width: 6.00 mm 

Weight: 1.40 grams 

Ring Size: 6 1/2 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980