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Cool & Breezy - Vintage 10K White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Trilogy Ring. This wonderful ring is crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10K. Featuring 3 natural aquamarines, 2 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The expertly claw-set aquamarines display a beautiful sky blue colour, which are enhanced by a sparkling diamond on each side of the trio of gems. The shoulders exhibit a raised detail and a smooth polished shank, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. The pretty Vintage ring is classic with a simple and elegant design ... just exquisite!
History: A trilogy ring is a ring with a cluster of three stones set along the hoop. The center stone is often larger, or set higher than the two other stones, which are identical. The three stones symbolize the past, present (center stone), and future.
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.
Roman fishermen called the gemstone “water of the sea” and used it as protection, for safe travel by boat, and for luck in catching fish. Aquamarine was linked to the apostle St. Thomas who frequently traveled by boat. he year was 1723, and by the end of the 18th century, large deposits were being mined and sent to Western Europe.
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 13.50 mm x 5.00 mm
Stone Size: Aquamarine .35 carats Diamonds .02 carats
Weight: 1.70 grams
Ring Size: 7
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Canada
Date: Circa 1980