Single stone Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow/White Gold dated London 1963, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
Single stone Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow/White Gold dated London 1963, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£1,850.00
Description
Q: Where did the tradition of engagement rings come from?
A: Anthropologists believe this tradition originated from a Roman custom in which wives wore rings attached to small keys, indicating their husbands' ownership. In 1477, Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissioned the very first diamond engagement ring on record for his betrothed, Mary of Burgundy.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | 1960s |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Materials | Gold |
| Yellow Gold | |
| White Gold | |
| Main Gemstone | Diamond |
| Carat for Gold | 18 K |
| Main Gemstone Carat | 0.60ct approximately |
| Hallmark | London 1963 |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Brilliant Cut |
Product REF: SHAPIRO & Co
