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Teal Brilliance - Vintage 14K White Gold Blue Diamond Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 14K white gold, tested and confirmed.  Featuring 35 genuine round brilliant blue diamonds (laboratory colour enhanced), classic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  This stunning ring is designed with 3 rows of sparkling vibrant teal blue diamonds, which are expertly claw-set in their settings. The rows of diamonds are interspaced by open-work, which adds interest and beauty to the piece. The gallery is solid, and the shoulders are substantial, and tapered.  The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  This is a high quality ring, which is well made and designed. A perfect unique piece for any fine jewelry collection. 

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.

One of the earliest mentioned blue diamonds is the Hope Diamond, a 45.52 carat fancy dark grayish-blue which is believed to have been discovered in India but whose first recorded presence was in 1666 by French gem merchant Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, after whom it was called the Tavernier Blue.

People most likely first discovered gold in streams and rivers all over the world with its beauty and luster catching the eye. ... A few centuries later, around 1200 BC, the Egyptians discovered they could alloy gold with other metals in order to make it stronger and give it different color pigments.

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 the Ring 19.00 mm x 6.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamonds .85 carats 

Weight: 3.23 grams 

Ring Size: 6 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1990