{"product_id":"rivulets-of-light-vintage-19k-gold-natural-ceylon-sapphire-diamond-ring-vr1087","title":"Rivulets Of Light - Vintage English 18K Gold Natural Ceylon Sapphire \u0026 Diamond Ring (VR1087)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRivulets Of Light - Vintage English 18K Gold Natural Ceylon Sapphire \u0026amp; Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from 18K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 750 (European hallmark for 18K gold, Birmingham, a letter date for the year 1978, and a makers mark GJ. The ring features 4 natural oval cut faceted Ceylon sapphires, 6 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, vintage era classic styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is set with beautiful Ceylon blue\/violet sapphires which looks more blue in certain light intensities, and more violet in others. The precious sapphires are interspaced by double set  sparkling diamonds, which enhances the sapphires perfectly. The shoulders exhibit a gentle taper, which leads down to a polished and smooth shank, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This vintage ring is classic, and so versatile. It is high quality, and beautiful! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This ring is accompanied by a GIA appraisal. Appraised at $3875.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAccording to historical accounts, \u003cb\u003eCeylon was already known for sapphires by the 2nd century A.D. and there was an active international trade in Ceylon gems by the 4th and 5th century\u003c\/b\u003e. Its sapphires come in a wide variety of colours and is known for producing the largest stones in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eancient Greece and Rome\u003c\/b\u003e, kings and queens were convinced that blue sapphires protected their owners from envy and harm. ... During the Middle Ages, the clergy wore blue sapphires to symbolize Heaven, and ordinary folks thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the origin of white color gold \u003cb\u003edates back to 1710\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 17.50 mm x 4.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Ceylon Sapphire .80 carats      Diamonds .12 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.01 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent       Note: Pristine condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England, Birmingham  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Dated 1978 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41255217070138,"sku":null,"price":3295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5770_33fea06b-a6f0-472c-8628-2d28e3ef3503.jpg?v=1771540176","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/rivulets-of-light-vintage-19k-gold-natural-ceylon-sapphire-diamond-ring-vr1087","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}