French Lavender - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Tanzanite & Diamond Ring (VR1117)

French Lavender - Vintage 14K Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K, and a makers mark DLUX. Featuring one natural oval cut faceted tanzanite, 4 natural brilliant cut diamonds, vintage classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. This ring is designed in a classic style, expertly claw-set with a beautiful lavender(purplish/blue)coloured tanzanite, which is enhanced by glowing diamonds for an additional touch of sparkle. The ring is dainty, however still substantial enough for everyday wear. The shoulders are a split design, which adds detail and interest to the piece. The shank is smooth , and polished  which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy styling. This very pretty vintage era ring would make a unique engagement ring, gift, or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Comments: Beautiful velvet bluish/purple coloured tanzanite. Wonderful quality, and great design. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. GIA appraisal for $3500.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: The common story of tanzanite's discovery tells of Maasai herders who found blue crystals in the Merelani Hills near Arusha, Tanzania, while tending livestock in 1967. ... An estimated two million carats of tanzanite were mined before the Tanzanian government nationalized the mines in 1971. 

Diamond 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.

Measurements: Face of the Ring: 9.50 mm x 7.50 mm 

Stone Size: Tanzanite 1.25 carats   Diamond .05 carats 

Weight: 2.59 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Ring Size: 5 1/2

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980