{"product_id":"vintage-10k-white-gold-natural-diamond-ring-vr1166","title":"Art Deco Revival - Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Diamond Milgrain Ring (VR1166)","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt Deco Revival - Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Diamond Milgrain Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 10K White gold, hallmarked 10K, and confirmed. The ring features one natural round brilliant diamond, 18 natural single cut diamonds, vintage Art Deco Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring is expertly claw-set with a sparkling diamond, and enhanced with a raised decoration, which is also adorned with diamonds. The shoulders are set with diamonds, adding even more sparkle to this ring. The gallery exhibits exquisite delicate milgrain decoration (a characteristic seen in Edwardian and Art Deco jewelry)The shank is polished, and smooth, which allows for easy sizing, and a comfortable fit. This vintage ring would make a perfect engagement ring, or addition to any fine jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the ring. Appraised at $1700.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite gold was \u003cb\u003einvented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium\u003c\/b\u003e. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920's as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 12.00 mm x 5.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size:  Diamonds: .22 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2.83 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 6 3\/4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Canada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41777265082426,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_8033_fea25937-9b00-4851-8dca-2844e29a46e1.jpg?v=1792361282","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-10k-white-gold-natural-diamond-ring-vr1166","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}