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Happy As A Clam - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Saltwater Pearl Japanese Akoya Clam Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 10K gold, hallmarked 10K. This ring features one genuine round cultured saltwater Japanese Akoya pearl vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This ring is crafted in the form of a clam which is set with a lustrous white pearl. The setting showcases wonderful detailing, and an enclosed gallery. The shoulders are dainty, yet still solid for daily wear. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This vintage charming ring would be sure to make that special someone happy as a clam!

History: Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

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.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 10.50 mm x 9.00 mm

Stone Size: Pearl 5.50 mm

Weight: 2.80 grams

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1960