Orbit - Vintage Retro 14K Gold Natural Diamond Disc Ring (VR878)

Orbit - Vintage Retro 14K Gold Natural Diamond Disc Ring. This unique ring is crafted from 14K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 585 (European hallmark) for 14K. This ring features one natural round brilliant diamond, vintage retro styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This cool modernistic vintage ring featuring a beautiful high quality bezel set sparkling diamond, which is set in a heavy disc-shaped 14K gold setting. Like an ice cube set in a martini glass, this ring is fun to look at and wear. The mid century ring also resembles pieces made during this time period, which reflect our fascination with outer space. The shank is squared off so the ring will not spin on the finger. However the shank is smooth and polished, which allows for easy sizing and a comfortable fit. This vintage ring has a modernistic artistic feel. It is solid and substantial, which makes the ring easy to wear even if you have an active lifestyle. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. This ring is appraised at $5800.00 + GST = $6090.00 

Comments: A rare design from the mid century. Cool yet elegant. 

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.

Measurements: Face of the ring 17.00  mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .50 carats   Clarity VVS2    Color G 

Weight: 6.47 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Europe  

Date: Circa 1960