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Sleek Marquise - Vintage 10K Gold Marquise Diamond Ring.  This unique ring is crafted from 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K. Featuring a natural marquise shaped diamond, 14 natural round cut diamonds, Vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery on this ring is marquise shaped, and features a beautiful marquise shaped diamond, surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds. The shoulders of the ring have a lovely raised detail, adding dimension and beauty to the piece.  The shank is solid, smooth , and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  This Vintage ring would make a perfect engagement ring, gift or addition to any jewelry collection. Exquisite piece! 

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.

The marquise cut's origin dates back to the 18th century when King Louis XV of France (1710-1774) commissioned a jeweler to design a cut shape that resembled the lips of his mistress, Jean Antoinette Poisson, the Marchioness Madame de Pompadour.

Measurements: 13.00 mm x 8.00 mm 

Stone Size: Marquise Diamond .10 carats    Diamonds (side) .10 carats  Total Weight .20 carts 

Weight: 1.70 carats 

Ring Size: 7 1/4 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980