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Fire Within - Vintage 10K Gold Garnet & Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring.  This gorgeou ring is crafted from 10k yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K Featuring a natural oval cut faceted garnet, 12 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly set with a beautiful vibrant rich red wine garnet The fiery garnet is adorned by beautiful sparkling diamonds in a bypass design. The diamonds are set in diamond-cut illusion settings, which sets off the diamonds beautifully. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing.  The Vintage ring is beautifully designed, unique and so feminine! 

Comments: Gorgeous design, and stunning rich red wine garnet (fiery) 

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.

The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds). ... Garnet on Asbestos.

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 17.00 mm x 13.50 mm

Stone Size: Garnet 1.40 Carat       Diamonds .06 Carats 

Weight: 2.40 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980