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Mulled Spice - Vintage Retro 10K Gold Garnet & Diamond Cluster Ring.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K . Featuring one oval cut faceted natural garnet, 10 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery is expertly claw - set with a beautiful garnet displaying a reddish orangey hue, surrounded by 10 bright white sparkling diamonds. The shoulders are slightly tapered,  leading down to a smooth and polished shank, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  This Vintage classic design would make a perfect git or addition to any fine jewelry collection.

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 history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds). ... Garnet on Asbestos.

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 Ring 8.00 mm x 7.00 mm 

Stone Size: Garnet  .25 carats    Diamonds .10 carats 

Weight: 1.90 grams 

Ring Size: 7 1/2

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 1980s