Vintage Retro Cartier engagement ring made in 14k yellow gold and platinum. Centered with an AGL certified approximately .80 carat natural Columbian emerald cut emerald accented with two transitional cut diamonds. Signed Cartier. Circa 1940

Cartier is infamous for jewelry featuring the best and most stunning emeralds. This Retro 1940s find features a Columbian emerald which is considered to be the purist emerald found on earth.

Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds.