Vintage 14k Gold and Aquamarine Solitaire “Kimberly” Woman’s Ring
This dainty 14K gold ring has a rectangular faceted aquamarine stone. The ring signed Kimberly. Kimberly rings often feature diamonds or other gemstones set in 14K gold. The specific design in the image has a split-shank band and prongs holding the gemstone. Size 5 1/4Total weight 3gCirca 1960sNOTE: Kimberly Diamond Co also has a high end line of colored gems and diamonds and serves the better independent jewelers, some have been customers for 50 to 75 years. Kimberley Diamond Co.'s history in the jewelry industry was founded in 1900 by German immigrant H.C. Kionka Originally named for Kionka, it later became known as Kimberley Diamond Co., in homage to the South African city where diamonds were discovered in the 19th century. In 1928, Kionka hired Albert Levy as a messenger. Kionka died in 1950 and Albert Levy bought the business. Albert's sons, Robert and Mark, eventually joined the business. Albert retired in 1978. Robert retired in 1998 and Mark continues as president.