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Evermore - Vintage 14K White & Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. This lovely engagement ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold and white gold, hallmarked 14K, and a makers mark CORONA. Featuring one natural round brilliant cut diamond, 4 natural single cut diamonds, vintage designing, and quality craftsmanship. This pretty ring is set with a beautiful bright sparkling diamond in a gallery of white gold. The central diamond is adorned by two diamonds on each side, which adds even more sparkle and beauty to the ring. The gallery showcases exquisite delicate pierce-work, and detail. The ring is dainty, and feminine, and looks lovely when worn. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This Vintage ring would make an amazing engagement ring, promise ring or even a ring to yourself.

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique or vintage value. 

History: 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.

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.

Corona Jewellery is a third generation family business established in 1959. Corona's founder learned his craft in his native city, Pforzheim, Germany, a European centre of fine jewellery making. Today, Corona is one of Canada's premier and best-known jewellery manufacturers.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 15.50 mm x 4.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .03 carats.   Diamonds (Side) .04 carats 

Weight: 2.30 grams 

Ring Size: 8 1/2

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1960