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For A Princess - Vintage 14K Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring. This custom ring is crafted from 14K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 14K in side the band.  Featuring a natural oval cut faceted sapphire, 12 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, classic "Lady Di's" styled engagement ring, and quality gold-work.  The sapphire in this ring is a beautiful deep blue colour with a violet/blue hue. The diamonds are set in a gallery of white gold, whilst the shoulders and band are crafted from yellow gold. The mount is a high quality hand wired gallery , simulating a crown. The band is tapered, solid, smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit.  This ring is classic, elegant and beautiful, truly a perfect engagement ring, gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring

Comments: Princess Diana's engagement ring was in this style, which is now worn by Kate Middleton. 

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.

In ancient Greece and Rome, kings and queens were convinced that blue sapphires protected their owners from envy and harm. ... During the Middle Ages, the clergy wore blue sapphires to symbolize Heaven, and ordinary folks thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings.

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 popularized in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Face of Ring  13.00 mm x 12.00 mm 

Stone Size:  Sapphire 1.40 carat    Diamond .50 carat 

Weight: 3.18 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980