Water & Ice - Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Bespoke Ring (VR776)

Water & Ice - Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Bespoke Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from 14K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 14K, and a makers mark Al-Brite Featuring one natural emerald cut topaz, six natural diamonds, retro styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with a beautiful Swiss blue topaz, displaying electric bluish/grey hues. The Swiss blue topaz is adorned by sparkling diamonds on each side of the gemstone. The ring is linear, simple and elegant (a characteristic seen in Art Deco and Retro jewelry) . The gems are set in white gold, whilst the band is crafted in yellow gold. The shank is smooth and polished ,which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This lovely vintage ring would make a wonderful gift or addition to any jewelry collection. 

Note: High quality bespoke custom made ring. Beautiful Swiss blue topaz color. 

History: It is believed that the stone was first discovered on the Island of Topazios in Egypt's Red Sea. Topaz is also mentioned in the Old Testament of the bible which indicates that it has been regarded as a precious stone for ages. Before the 1970s, Blue Topaz was rare and very costly.

Natural Swiss Blue Topaz are found in Pacific blue color, Blue-gray color, and in Maya blue color. ORIGIN: Russia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Pakistan, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and the United States.

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 was invented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920's as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 12.00 mm x 10.00 mm 

Stone Size: Swiss Blue Topaz 3.40 carats  Diamonds .03 carats 

Weight: 2.80 grams 

Ring Size: 6 1/4

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980