Fine Sapphire and diamond ring, Cartier

Centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 19.29 carats, between shoulders set with stepped baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, size 48, indistinctly signed Cartier London, French import marks.

Stamped PT 950 for platinum. French import marks for platinum. Indistinctly signed Cartier London. Sapphire a blue hue with good saturation of colour. Almost clean crystal to the naked eye, some minor typical crystal inclusions (such as silk) are noticeable to the unaided eye and to a greater extent under magnification. Minor nicks and scratches. For further information on the sapphire, please refer to the Gübelin report. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to extensive wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition.
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