{"product_id":"amethyst-allure-vintage-14k-gold-natural-amethyst-diamond-ring-vr980","title":"Recently Sold  (VR980)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst Allure - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Amethyst \u0026amp; Diamond Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K 585.  Featuring one natural oval cut amethyst, 8 natural full cut diamonds, vintage classic styling and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring showcases an expertly claw-set beautiful luscious purple amethyst, displaying purplish\/violet\/pinkish hues. The substantial and tapered shoulder are channel-set with sparkling diamonds, which add contrast to the deep purple amethyst. The shank is substantial, smooth and polished, which allows for easy sizing, and a comfortable fit.  This vintage ring is elegant and so beautiful, truly an amazing addition to any fine jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Beautiful large luscious naturally mined amethyst. Wonderful vibrant colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the ring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb\u003eAmethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Some historical accounts say that Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid. For those familiar with Old Testament history, amethyst was one of the twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAlthough \u003cb\u003ethe origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 16.00 mm x 12.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Amethyst 8.10 carats    Diamonds .22 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6.90 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 6 1\/2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40759169220666,"sku":"VR980","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_0379.jpg?v=1737255527","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/amethyst-allure-vintage-14k-gold-natural-amethyst-diamond-ring-vr980","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}