Electrifying - Vintage Platinum Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring (VR806)

Electrifying - Vintage Platinum Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from platinum, hallmarked 900 for platinum. Featuring a natural emerald cut emerald,6 natural tapered baguette diamonds,10 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, classic vintage styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is set with a vibrant green emerald, displaying bluish/green hues (a characteristic of Columbian emeralds).The precious emerald is surrounded by sparkling diamonds, which adds contrast, and enhances the emerald perfectly. The gallery showcases pierce-work, which can be seen when looking at the side profile. The shoulders exhibits a unique split and bead design, which leads down to a smooth and polished shank, this allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This vintage ring would make a unique engagement or a very special addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. Apprised at $8500.00 (Tax Excluded)

History: Emerald gemstones were mined in Egypt as early as 330 BC, but some estimate that the oldest emeralds are 2.97 billion years old. Cleopatra is perhaps the most famous historical figure to cherish emerald gemstones. She even claimed ownership of all emerald mines in Egypt during her reign.

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.

Platinum was discovered in South America independently by Antonio de Ulloa in 1735 and by N. Wood in 1741, but it had been in use by pre-Columbian Indians.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 13.00 mm x 5.50 mm 

Stone Size: Emerald .90 carats     Diamonds .46 carats 

Weight: 5.66 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1960