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Red Revelation - Vintage Art Deco Revival 14K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring.   This gorgeous ring is crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14K.  Featuring a natural round brilliant diamond, 20 rose-cut diamonds, 24 natural French cut rubies,  Art Deco styling and quality gold-work.  The intricate geometric gallery is set with a beautiful sparking diamond, surrounded by rows of diamonds and vibrant red rubies. The square shaped mount is beautifully designed and also enhance by French cut rubies on the corners of the design.  The side profile of the gallery displays wonderful cut-out gold work and beautifully designed tapered shoulders set with sparkling diamonds.  The shank is smooth and polished , which allows for a comfortable fit.  This Vintage ring looks stunning when worn, a true beauty to add to your fine jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring.

Diamond 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. 

In ancient India, ruby was called the “king of precious stones” for its rarity, hardness (second only to diamond), beauty and seemingly mystical powers. ... Medieval Europeans maintained that rubies bestowed health, wisdom, wealth and success in love.

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.

The history of White Gold dates back to 1710, when it was composed by alchemists Johan Frierich Bottger and Ehrenfried Walther Von Tcshirnhaus in Germany. In 1752, another metal resembling White Gold was introduced, with a grey finish. White Gold as we know today was created in 1920's.

Measurements: Face of the ring 9.00 mm x 9.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .27  Carats     Diamonds (side) .25 carats     Ruby 1.00 carats 

Weight: 3.07 grams 

Ring Size: 7 1/2 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980