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Le Signet - Vintage 10K Gold Diamond Signet Ring. This classic ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K. Featuring a natural round cut diamond, classic styling and quality workmanship. The face of this ring displays a lovely polished finish, set with a triangular shaped bead set diamond. The signet is blank, which allows you to leave it as is or to have it engraved with initials or a monogram. The shoulders are tapered and decorated with a double groove. The back of the ring is filled in and solid, as appose to being hollow (a characteristic of quality rings). The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. The wonderful ring would make a perfect gift for that special someone or addition to any fine jewelry collection.

History:The signet ring was used as long ago as 3500 BC. Records show the people of Mesopotamia used cylindrical seals as marks of authenticity. ... By the time of the ancient Egyptians the seal had become attached to a ring and Pharaohs and other important people of the day would wear them to show their position.

he 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.

Measurements: Face of the ring 10.50 mm x 10.00 mm

Stone Size: Diamond .005 carats

Weight: 3.80 grams

Ring Size: 8

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 1980s