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The Grass Is Greener - Vintage 14K White gold Natural 'Green Diamond' Cluster Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from 14K White gold, hallmarked 14K, and a makers mark DE DEARS.  Featuring one natural round brilliant green diamond, 34 round brilliant cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring showcases a stunning green diamond, which displays a vibrant 'peridot green' color (greenish/yellow hue). The beautiful green diamond has a diamond surround, which also extends down the split designed shoulders. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This Vintage ring would make a unique engagement ring, gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. 

History: It probably originated in the diamond mines of the Golconda district in India and was brought to London around 1726. It was purchased that same year by Friedrich Augustus I, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland and was subsequently sold to Friedrich Augustus II in 1741.

These diamonds are colored either by simple structural defects produced by radiation exposure or by more complex defects involving nitrogen, hydrogen, or nickel impurities. Most of the world's current production of fine natural green diamonds comes from South America or Africa.

Green is a color that symbolizes youth, vigor, activity, and life. It is also the color of nature, abundance, and prosperity. Proposing with a green diamond or incorporating green diamonds into your wedding band can symbolize the fresh start of a new life together.

The largest vivid green diamond that ever appeared at auction is the Aurora Green diamond, a 5.03-carat fancy vivid green diamond that sold at Christies for $16.8 million, or $3.5 million per carat. Green diamonds are rare because the color is caused naturally by radiation deep in the earth.

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 22.00 mm x 7.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond (Green) .40 carats      Diamond .28 carats.  Total Weight: .68 carats 

Weight: 2.40 carats 

Ring Size: 6 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1990