{"product_id":"rain-forest-vintage-platinum-emerald-diamond-ring-vr802","title":"Recently Sold (VR802)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRain Forest - Vintage Platinum Emerald \u0026amp; Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from platinum, hallmarked 850 for platinum. Featuring a natural emerald cut emerald,6 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, classic vintage styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is set with a vibrant green emerald, displaying bluish\/green hues (a characteristic of Columbian emeralds).The precious emerald is flanked by sparkling diamonds, which adds contrast, and enhances the emerald perfectly. The gallery showcases pierce-work, which can be seen when looking at the side profile. The shoulders exhibits a lovely raised detail, which leads down to a smooth and polished shank, this allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This vintage ring would make a unique engagement or a very special addition to any fine jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the ring. Apprised at $5000.00 (Tax Excluded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmerald gemstones were mined in Egypt as early as 330 BC, but some estimate that the oldest emeralds are 2.97 billion years old\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Cleopatra is perhaps the most famous historical figure to cherish emerald gemstones. She even claimed ownership of all emerald mines in Egypt during her reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePlatinum was discovered in South America independently by Antonio de Ulloa in \u003cb\u003e1735\u003c\/b\u003e and by N. Wood in 1741, but it had been in use by pre-Columbian Indians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 13.00 mm x 5.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size: Emerald .52 carats     Diamonds .15 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 3.78 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRing Size: 7 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39889736958010,"sku":"VR802","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_2892.jpg?v=1682478659","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/rain-forest-vintage-platinum-emerald-diamond-ring-vr802","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}