Lot 1673
  • 1673

Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Estimate
55,000 - 75,000 HKD
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Description

  • Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Set with an oval sapphire weighing approximately 4.15 carats, decorated with marquise-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6½

Condition

Accompanied by GRS report number GRS2016-048933, stating that the sapphire is natural with no indication of thermal enhancement from Sri Lanka. Also states the sapphire is GRS type 'Cornflower' blue. For further details, please refer to the report. Stamped pt900 for platinum. Sapphire weighing 4.15 carats, is of medium intense blue colour, eye clean and lively. Under 10X loupe, there are fingerprint inclusions and some nicks, not visible to naked eyes. Diamonds are stated to weigh approximately 0.90 carat, about E to F colour, overall VVS to VS quality as graded in the mount. Metal in mint condition.
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2016-048933, dated 27 April 2016, stating that the sapphire weighing approximately 4.15 carats is natural, of Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of thermal treatment. GRS further states that the colour of this sapphire may also be called 'cornflower blue' based on GRS reference standards.