Mesmerizing - Vintage 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Set (VR1046)

Mesmerizing - Vintage 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Set. This gorgeous wedding ring set is crafted from 14K white gold, 14K.  The ring set features one natural round brilliant cut diamond, 32 natural princess cut diamonds, vintage retro classic era styling, and high quality craftsmanship.  This set is comprised of an engagement ring, which features a sparkling centre diamond, adorned with beautiful glittering princess cut diamonds, and a wedding band, which is also adorned by glittering princess cuts. The wedding set is solid and substantial (a characteristic seen in retro era jewelry), which allows for heirloom pieces that lasts for generations and generations due to the weight of the precious metal. The set has a smooth, and polished shank, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This mesmerizing vintage era set would make the most wonderful wedding ring set for that special someone. 

Note: Appraisal included with the wedding ring set. Appraised at $10,250.00 (GST Excluded) 

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 princess cut diamond evolved from the French Cut, which evolved from the table cut appearing in the 14^th century. Over time, cutters became savvier to the relationship of the facet placement and the angles of one facet to another on a diamond. There are some discussions as to when the term Princess Cut diamonds began to be used. Some diamond historians think it also started in the 1960s. By the 1980s, diamond lovers enthusiastically embraced the princess cut diamond.

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 Rings 18.00 mm x 11.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond (Round Brilliant) .51 carats  Clarity SI1    Colour F      Princess Cut Diamonds 1.20 carats   Clarity VS-2   Colour G     Diamond Total Weight 1.71 carats 

Weight: Engagement Ring 6.71 grams       Wedding Ring 7.11 grams 

Ring Size: 8 1/2 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980