Emerald and Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co.

Centering an emerald-cut emerald measuring 16.06 x 12.00 x 6.95 mm, accented by single-cut diamonds, size 5¼, signed Tiffany & Co.; circa 1920, with one small diamond missing.

In good condition, with one small single-cut diamond missing, not readily apparent when worn. Thinning to the shank commensurate with age. Signed Tiffany & Co. The diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.25 carat, approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. The emerald weighs approximately 9.00-9.50 carats and presents a richly saturated medium very slightly bluish green color, eye-clean with light abrasions, a small nick to the girdle and a small feather under a bezel facet. Accompanied by AGL report no. 1087083 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant to minor, type: traditional. Together with a letter from AGL stating that "the combination of size, origin and quality elements for the emerald described in AGL Report No. 1087083 signifies a gem worthy of special distinction." This exceptional Tiffany & Co ring belonged to Mary Lily Kenan, who in 1901 married Henry Flagler, a founder of Standard Oil Company. The home and life they created together was an American Beaux-Art dream, complete with an impressive home in Palm Beach named Whitehall, which is now known as the Flagler Museum. Mary Lily amassed an extraordinary collection of jewels during her marriage to Mr. Flagler until his sudden death in 1913, which left her the wealthiest widow in America at the time.
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Accompanied by AGL report no. 1087083 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant to minor, type: traditional. Together with a letter from AGL stating that "the combination of size, origin and quality elements for the emerald described in AGL Report No. 1087083 signifies a gem worthy of special distinction."