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Morning Dew - Vintage 10K Gold Green Spinel Solitaire Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K, and a makers mark. The ring features one emerald cut faceted synthetic green spinel, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery is expertly claw-set with a wonderful vibrant green spinel, displaying greenish/yellowish hues. The shoulders exhibit a wonderful raised gold decoration, and a very pretty decorative gallery. The band is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This exquisite vintage era ring would make a fabulous addition to any vintage jewelry collection.
Synthetic gem crystals have been manufactured since the late 1800s, and their production is often marked by a need for them in industrial applications outside of the jewelry industry. The first success was in producing synthetic ruby of faceting quality.
The first synthetic sapphire was successfully made in 1873 by the flux method. This was followed shortly by the flame fusion method in 1902. Needless to say, at the turn of the century synthetic gemstones were quickly rising in popularity.
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 13.50 mm x 8.50 mm
Stone Size: Green Spinel (Synthetic) 2.00 carats
Weight: 3.83 grams
Ring Size: 7 1/2
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Canada
DateL Circa 1940





