Luminous - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring (VR712)

Luminous - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring. This wonderful ring is crafted from 10K yellow & white gold, hallmarked 10K. Featuring one genuine cultured saltwater pearl, two natural single cut diamonds, Edwardian styling, and quality craftsmanship. This exquisite ring showcases an expertly set white pearl, which displays a champagne overtone. The gallery has delicate milgrain detail throughout the ribbons of gold, adding character and beauty to the ring. The combination of the rich buttery yellow gold, and silvery white gold is simply stunning. The luminous pearl is flanked by a diamond on each side, adding a touch of sparkle to the ring. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This Vintage heirloom piece would make the most perfect gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. So beautiful! 

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

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 18.00 mm x 12.50 mm 

Stone Size: Pearl 6.00 mm  Diamonds .02 carats 

Weight: 2.90 grams 

Ring Size: 9 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1960