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Dew Drop - Estate 10K Gold Natural Green Amethyst & Canadian Maple Leaf Princess Cut Diamond Ring.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K, a makers mark and Maple Leaf Diamonds. The ring features one natural radiant cut green amethyst, 4 natural Canadian laser inscribed maple leaf diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly set with a beautiful Brazilian light green amethyst, which is enhanced by sparkling clear white diamonds. The ring is dainty, yet substantial for daily wear. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for easy sizing and a comfortable fit. This classic estate ring would make a unique engagement ring, gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. The professional appraisal included the laser inscribed numbers, which can be tracked on the Maple Leaf diamond website.  This website will give you the exact size of each diamond, cut, dimensions, clarity, colour, and and mine origin. Please see the website below and the tracking numbers on the appraisal: mapleleafdiamonds.com/tracking

History: Prasiolite (also known as green quartz, green amethyst or vermarine) is a green variety of quartz. Since 1950, almost all natural prasiolite has come from a small Brazilian mine, but it has also been mined in the Lower Silesia region of Poland.

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 first discovery of diamonds in Canada occurred in 1991 at Point Lake near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories, 300 km northeast of Yellowknife. In October 1998 diamonds were mined in Canada for the first time, at the Ekati mine near Lac de Gras.

Formed somewhere between 900 million to over three billion years ago beneath the pristine arctic wilderness of Canada's ice fields, Maple Leaf Diamonds were formed under extreme pressure and high temperatures. The pristine Canadian North has become symbolic of the purity and beauty of Canadian diamonds.

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 8.50 mm x 7.50 mm 

Stone Size: Green Amethyst 2.25 carats     Canadian Diamonds .20 carats 

Weight: 2.22 grams 

Ring Size: 6 3/4 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1990