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A Flower For You - Vintage 10K Rose & Yellow Gold Diamond 'Black Hills Gold' Rose Ring. This charming ring is crafted from from 10K yellow and rose gold, hallmarked 10K.  Featuring one natural round cut diamond, vintage styling, Black Hills Gold, and quality craftsmanship. The galley on this ring is made in the form of a rose, displaying a rose, and engraved leaves, enhanced by a sparkling clear diamond. The shoulders are a bypass style, which leads down to a smooth and polished shank, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This pretty ring would make a perfect gift or addition to your jewelry collection.

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.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Black Hills gold jewelry is a type of jewelry manufactured in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was first created in the 1870s during the Black Hills Gold Rush by a French goldsmith named Henri LeBeau, who is said to have dreamed about the design after passing out from thirst and starvation.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 6.50 mm x 9.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .03 carats 

Weight: 2.10 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America, South Dakota  

Date: Circa 1970