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Timeless Beauty - Vintage 18K White Gold Natural 1.31 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. This exquisite engagement ring is crafted from 18K white gold, hallmarked 18K, inventory # 29632 , and a makers mark CHARME. The ring features one natural round brilliant cut diamond, 4 natural round full cut diamonds, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with a beautiful sparkling 1.13 carat centre diamond, which is adorned by sparkling side diamonds weighing .18 carats. The diamonds are fiery with so much sparkle and shine. The band has a slight taper, which is dainty, but still substantial for daily wear. The shank is smooth and polished , which allows for easy sizing, and a comfortable fit. This vintage beauty features a large centre diamond, however the design is elegant and timeless. An heirloom worthy ring indeed. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the vale of vintage or antique jewelry.  Appraised at $12,400.00 plus tax $620.00 = $13.020.00 

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.

The original round brilliant-cut was developed by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. The ideal proportions are 100% diameter, 53% table, 43.1% pavilion and 16.2% crown. The girdle and culet (if any—not part of Tolkowsky's original design) are cut from the ideal brilliant.

The modern round brilliant cut diamond which features 57 facets, 58 if you count the culet as a facet, entered the scene in the early 1950'sand has been dramatically improved upon over the past few decades do to the emergence of computerized mathematical tracing and proportions analysis programs.

The primary reason for round being the most expensive diamond shape is that a large amount of the rough stone is lost during the cutting and polishing process. To achieve the fire and brilliance characteristic of the round shape, more of the original is lost than when cutting a fancy shape.

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.

White gold has been around since the turn of the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1920s when it really started gaining popularity. At the time, platinum had been the preferred precious metal for jewellery. But it quickly became scarce as World War II raged on, and countries began to stockpile it for military use.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 16.00 mm x 6.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond (Centre) 1.13 carats   Side Diamonds .18 carats  Total  Diamond Weight = 1.31 carats 

Weight: 3.20 grams 

Ring Size: 8 1/2 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1950