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A Promise - Art Deco English 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring.  This exquisite ring is crafted from 18k yellow and white gold, hallmarked 750 for 18K, British Hallmark, Birmingham, and a makers mark, CG & S.  The ring features 3 natural round cut diamonds, Art Deco era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This gallery on this ring showcases a beautiful sparkling central diamond, which is enhance with a smaller diamond on each side. There is a carved white gold decoration on the shoulders of the ring of scrolled hearts, and teardrop bezels, which are bead-set with a diamonds. The shank is crafted from yellow gold, and has a smooth polished finish, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This Art Deco era ring would make a very special engagement ring or gift for that special someone.

History: 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 15.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .15 carats 

Weight: 2.50 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: England, Birmingham 

Date: Circa 1930