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Crimson Classics - Vintage 14K Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings.  These lovely earrings are crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K.  Featuring two genuine round cut rubies, 2 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The earrings are created in a tear-drop design, with fluted detail. The central portion is expertly claw-set with a vibrant deep red rubies, displaying reddish/purplish hues. on the top of the ruby sits a sparkling diamond.  The earrings are a stud design, featuring posts and butterfly backings for pierced ears.  These Vintage earrings are true classics that can be worn with everything and anything, day or night.

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.

Ruby has been called the most precious of the 12 stones created by God. Ruby retained its importance with the birth of the western world and became one of the most sought-after gems of European royalty and the upper classes. Many medieval Europeans wore rubies to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love.

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 the Earrings 12.00 mm x 7.00 mm 

Stone Size: Ruby .68 carats.   Diamond .01 carats 

Weight: 1.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980