{"product_id":"serenade-vintage-10k-gold-rhodolite-garnet-diamond-heart-ring-vr851","title":"Recently Sold  (VR851)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerenade - Vintage 10K Gold Rhodolite Garnet \u0026amp; Diamond Heart Ring.  This charming ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K.  The ring features one natural heart shaped rhodolite garnet, 2 natural round cut diamonds, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring showcases a beautiful rhodolite garnet, displaying purplish\/pinkish hues. The precious garnet is enhanced by a sparkling diamond on each side of the heart, which adds contrast and beauty to the piece. The shoulders are a split design, which lead down to a dainty yet substantial band. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This pretty vintage ring would a make a perfect gift for that special someone, or a wonderful addition to any vintage collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe history of garnet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eRhodolite garnets are connected with the U.S State of Rhode Island. \u003cb\u003eSometime in the 1890s in the State of North Carolina, a Rhode Island mineralogist named William Earl Hidden discovered rhodolite mineral in the gem-rich Cowee Valley, North Carolina\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 12.50 mm x 5.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size: Garnet (rhodolite) .25 carat   Diamonds .01 carat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 2.30 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRing Size: 5 1\/2 \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 1970 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40115218219066,"sku":"VR851","price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5242.jpg?v=1698265384","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/serenade-vintage-10k-gold-rhodolite-garnet-diamond-heart-ring-vr851","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}