{"product_id":"indigo-sky-vintage-english-9k-gold-natural-sapphire-diamond-ring-vr1123","title":"Indigo Sky - Vintage English 9K Gold Natural Sapphire \u0026 Diamond Ring (VR1123)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndigo Sky - Vintage English 9K Gold Natural Sapphire \u0026amp; Diamond Ring.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from 9K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 375 (British Hallmark for 9K) a makers mark L.F., and a Birmingham assay.  Featuring one natural oval cut faceted sapphire, 6 natural brilliant cut diamonds, classic styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This vintage beauty has a classic style, showcasing a beautiful indigo blue sapphire. The precious sapphire is flanked by sparkling diamonds, which add sparkle and contrast to the ring. The shoulders are tapered , and the shank is polished and smooth, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing.  This Vintage ring is classic, and timeless. Truly a perfect engagement ring, gift, or addition to any fine jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the ring. GIA appraisal for $3040.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: Sapphires - \u003cspan\u003eThe celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAlthough \u003cb\u003ethe origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 14.50 mm x 6.50 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Sapphire .76 carats.     Diamond .30 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2.36 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 5 3\/4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England, Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Dated 1983 (letter date J) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41405555114042,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6766_f2801692-554a-4895-b70b-f1b69a86d6b6.jpg?v=1778534326","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/indigo-sky-vintage-english-9k-gold-natural-sapphire-diamond-ring-vr1123","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}