{"product_id":"artistic-elegance-vintage-10k-gold-channel-set-natural-diamond-ring-vr1124","title":"Artistic Elegance - Vintage 10K Gold Channel Set Natural Diamond Ring (VR1124)","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtistic Elegance - Vintage 10K Gold Channel Set Natural Diamond Ring. This unique ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, tested, and confirmed by GIA appraisal. The ring features seventeen natural single cut diamonds, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is artistic and dimensional, featuring overlapping gold ribbons, which are channel set with beautiful sparkling diamonds. The ring has a smooth, and polished shank, which allows for easy sizing, and a comfortable fit. This vintage era ring would make a great choice for someone who appreciates artistic vintage designs with a modernistic feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This ring is accompanied by a GIA appraisal. The ring is appraised at $1525.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \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\u003cspan\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\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel set diamonds, characterized by stones secured in a row between two metal walls, gained prominence during the 1920s -1930s Art Deco era,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for their sleek, geometric, and modern aesthetic, often used by designers like Cartier. While rooted in earlier, stricter geometric styles, the setting reached peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, offering high security for diamonds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the ring 18.00 mm x 12.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Diamond .17 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2.20 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 5 1\/4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Canada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1980 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41405743300666,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6785.jpg?v=1778544511","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/artistic-elegance-vintage-10k-gold-channel-set-natural-diamond-ring-vr1124","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}