Alaskan Nights - Vintage 10K Gold Marquise Black Alaskan Diamond Ring (VR872)
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Alaskan Nights - Vintage 10K Gold Marquise Black Alaskan Diamond Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked with a 10K stamp, and a makers mark MEDALLION. Featuring one genuine faceted marquise shaped hematite gemstone, quality gold-work and classic styling. The expertly set hematite is charcoal grey in color, it is polished shiny and beautiful, surrounded by a beautiful decorative gold frame and wonderful detailed shoulders. The shank is polished and smooth, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. The Vintage ring is elegant, sleek and so couture, truly a perfect gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection.
History: Hematite (Black Alaskan Diamond) residues are also found in graves from 80,000 years ago. Near Rydno in Poland and Lovas in Hungary red chalk mines have been found that are from 5000 BC, belonging to the Linear Pottery culture at the Upper Rhine.
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.
Measurements: Face of ring 30.00 mm x 13.50 mm
Stone Size: Hematite 20.00 mm x 6.00 mm
Weight: 5.20 grams
Ring Size: 7
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: Circa 1960