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Classically You - Vintage 10K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K.  Featuring a natural oval cut blue sapphire, 2 natural single cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The expertly claw - set sapphire displays a deep blue indigo colour, which is flanked with a sparkling diamond on each side of the gem.  The shank is polished and smooth, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  This vintage ring would make a unique engagement ring, gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

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.

The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.

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 Ring 15.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: Sapphire .35  carats   Diamonds .02 carats 

Weight: 1.40 grams 

Ring Size: 5 1/4 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Thailand    Provenance: Canada 

Date: Circa 1960