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Spotlight - Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ring.  This unique ring is crafted from 14K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 14K.  Featuring a natural round brilliant cut diamond, Vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship.  This ring has an ancient feel, which is expertly bezel set with a sparkling diamond. The diamond is flanked by raised decorated fluted shoulders. The gallery is rendered in white gold, whilst the shank is crafted in yellow gold. The band is fluted, which adds uniqueness and beauty to the ring. This Vintage ring looks stunning when worn, an ancient design with a modernist twist. Just gorgeous!

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. 

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.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, 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.

Measurements: Face of Ring  13.00 mm x 7.00 mm 

Stone Size:  Diamond .60 carat 

Weight: 5.65 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980