Night Sky - Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Black Onyx Ring (VR1095)

Night Sky- Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Black Onyx Ring. This vintage ring is crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10K. The ring features one natural oval cut black onyx, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is set with a beautiful jet black onyx, which is framed by a pretty scalloped surround. The band is polished, and smooth, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This vintage beauty is perfect for an everyday ring, because of the neutral black colour, and its versatility. 

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of vintage and antique jewelry.  It is recommended that this ring should be insured for $1200.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: The black onyx gemstone has a long history of being associated with protective powers across many cultures including Ancient Greeks and Romans, Persian, Chinese and Indian. Throughout history, the stone has not only been used in amulets and jewellery, but also in carved cameos.

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.

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 18.00 mm x 11.00 mm 

Stone Size: Black Onyx 16.00 mm x 8.00 mm 

Weight: 3.30 grams 

Ring Size: 6 1/4

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980