Feline Adornment - Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond & Emerald 'Panther" Ring (VR732)

Feline Adornment  - Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond & Emerald 'Panther' Ring. This unique ring is crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14K. Featuring four natural single cut diamonds, 2 natural round cut emeralds, antique styling, and quality craftsmanship. This custom made ring is made in the form of a leopard The wonderful leopard is adorned by sparkling diamonds and hand-stamped detailing. The eyes on this panther are hand-set beautiful green emeralds. The panther has exquisite detail, and resembles 'Cartiers Panther' rings. This particular example is solid, and fits well. The design allows the panthers face to show, and the tip of the tail, without the finger slipping out of the opening. This Vintage beauty is so couture, it would make a fantastic gift for that special someone or addition to any fine jewelry collection. Fabulous ring!

Comments: This ring takes a design from antiquity in to the 20th and 21st century.  It is sleek, and modernistic, yet still has an ancient feel. 

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.

Emerald gemstones were mined in Egypt as early as 330 BC, but some estimate that the oldest emeralds are 2.97 billion years old. Cleopatra is perhaps the most famous historical figure to cherish emerald gemstones. She even claimed ownership of all emerald mines in Egypt during her reign.

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 13.00 mm x 8.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .02 carats     Emerald .04 carats 

Weight: 4.30 grams 

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1990