Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Set with an oval sapphire weighing approximately 23.00 carats, within a pear-shaped diamond surround, weighing approximately 1.60 carats in total, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 5½

Please note that the weight of the sapphire is approximately 23.00 carats instead of 19.00 carats as stated in the printed catalogue. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS85179, stating that the sapphire is natural of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat. Please refer to AGL report for further details. Stamped PT for platinum setting. Sapphires estimated to weigh approximately 23.00 carats, is violetish blue colour of moderately strong saturation, eye-clean with minor inclusions such as fingerprint and crystal under 10X magnification. Diamond estimated to weigh approximately 1.60 carats are G or H colour, about VS to SI clarity. Metal shows signs of normal wear, otherwise in very good condition.
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Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS 85179, dated 15 March 2016, stating that the sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement.