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Girl With The Pearl Ring - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring.  This exquisite ring is crafted from 10K gold, tested and confirmed. Featuring a genuine cultured round pearl. 18 natural single cut diamonds, classic styling , and quality workmanship.  This Vintage beauty boasts a white lustrous pearl surround by a sparkling diamond surround. The shoulders are slightly tapered, leading down to a polished and smooth shank, which allows for a comfortable fit. This classic ring would make a unique engagement ring, gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. 

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, was considered the ultimate status symbol. According to legend, Cleopatra crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Anthony that she could give the most expensive dinner in 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  12.00 mm x 12.00 mm 

Stone Size: Pearl 8.90 mm x 8.90 mm 

Weight: 3.00 grams 

Ring Size 5 1/2 

Condition: Excellent  Note: Pristine 

Origin: America 

Date: 1980s