Greenery - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring (VR973)

Greenery - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K, and a makers mark CORONA.  Featuring a natural round cut faceted emerald, 2 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The central portion of this ring showcases a beautiful vibrant green emerald, displaying  bluish/greenish hues. The emerald is flanked by two sparkling diamonds, which enhances the emerald beautifully. The shoulders are tapered, leading down to a polished and smooth shank, which allows for easy sizing and a comfortable fit.  This vintage ring is classic, and so pretty. Truly a perfect gift for that special someone. 

History: Emeralds ... Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” Rome's Pliny the Elder described emerald in his Natural History, published in the first century AD: “… nothing greens greener” was his verdict. ... The first known emerald mines were in Egypt, dating from at least 330 BC into the 1700s.  Emerald was one of Cleopatras favourite gemstones. This is known from documentation. 

Diamond 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.

White gold is believed to have originated in the early 19th century. At that time, jewelers were looking for a way to create a metal that had the appearance of platinum but was more affordable. They experimented with various alloys, including mixing gold with nickel, silver, and palladium.

Corona Jewellery is a third generation family business established in 1959. Corona's founder learned his craft in his native city, Pforzheim, Germany, a European centre of fine jewellery making. Today, Corona is one of Canada's premier and best-known jewellery manufacturers.

Measurements: Face of the ring  13.50 mm x 6.50 mm 

Stone Size: Emerald .20 carats   Diamond .04 carats 

Weight: 1.90 grams 

Ring Size: 6 3/4

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date Circa 1980