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Timeless - Vintage 18K/14K Yellow & White Gold Diamond 'Blossom' Engagement Ring. This lovely engagement ring is crafted from 18K and 14K yellow gold, hallmarked and tested, and a makers mark Lb. Featuring one natural round brilliant cut diamond, a vintage design, and quality craftsmanship. This pretty ring is set with a beautiful bright sparkling diamond in a gallery of white gold. The central diamond is adorned by two decorative blossoms on each side, which adds lovely detail to the ring. The side profile of the gallery showcases a beautiful setting and exquisite detail. The white gold portion of the ring is crafted in white gold, and the band is crafted in 18K gold. The entire ring is dainty, yet still solid. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This Vintage ring would make an amazing engagement ring, promise ring or even a ring to yourself.

Note: Beautiful bright centre diamond, and pretty detail. Lovely 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 the Ring 15.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .03 carats.   

Weight: 2.50 grams 

Ring Size: 8 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America  

Date: Circa 1960