This ring is from York, Pennsylvania (a town close to Gettysburg, PA) and was made about the year of 1850. The setting is handmade of gold work in 15 karat. The color of the gold in this ring is yellow gold. It is set with 50 points of a carat natural Emerald which is ½ carat of Emerald. Eight natural hand cut diamonds in a rose cut are around the center Emerald. Emerald green is the color of life and of eternally returning spring. For centuries, however, it has also been the color of beauty and of eternal love. Even in ancient Rome, green was the color dedicated to Venus, goddess of love and beauty. Today there are still many cultures and religions where green holds a special position. Splendid Emerald green is a color communicating harmony, love of nature and a primeval joy of life. You cannot ever get too much of this unique color, "Green is pleasant to the eye without tiring it”. Green is characterized as fresh and full of life, never as monotonous. Emerald green in all its hues and shades will preserve its vivid energy. It is an overall nice period style of wedding ring. This ring is Size 6 ¾ and can be sized up or down as needed. This ring is in excellent condition and really a treasure.