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Orange Blossom - Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold & White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set. This vintage wedding set is crafted from 14K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 14K ,and a makers mark. The set features one natural round brilliant cut diamond, vintage retro styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This wedding ring set features one natural round brilliant cut diamond, vintage retro styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on the engagement ring is expertly claw-set with a beautiful clear sparking diamond, which is flanked by a carved out orange blossom on each side of the diamond, and detailing, which resembles leaves. The profile of the gallery is lovely, crafted in white gold, and enhanced by wonderful detail, including decorative claw-work. The wedding band is the original match to the engagement ring, featuring 3 exquisitely carved orange blossoms and leaves. The band on these rings are crafted in yellow gold. They are smooth, and polished, which allows for easy sizing, and a comfortable fit. This vintage retro set is high quality, and beautifully made. Truly a perfect wedding set for that special someone. 

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique/vintage jewelry. It is highly recommended that this wedding set be insured for $1500.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: 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.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

The orange blossom has stood for purity, chastity, and innocence dating back to Ancient China. In China an emblem of the orange blossom was placed on the gowns of young brides to represent these virtues. This tradition moved westward into India and up to Persia which is present day Iran. The orange blossom detail was often used in Edwardian and Art Deco engagement rings. The detail on this wedding ring set is exquisite. 

Measurements: Face of the Rings (Engagement Ring) 12.00 mm x 5.00 mm    Wedding Ring 17.00 mm x 3.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .06 carat 

Weight: 5.02 grams 

Ring Size: 6

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1950