Emerald and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels

Set with a cabochon emerald stated to weigh approximately 3.82 carats, the shoulders set with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered. Ring size: 6, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2227386474, stating that the emerald stated to weigh approximately 3.82 carats is natural, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancement. Please refer to the report for further details Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 28.556, stamped 18KT for 18 karat yellow gold, inscribed 3.82cts EM and 2.94cts DIA for the weight of the emerald and diamonds respectively, with French assay mark for gold. The sugarloaf emerald is green of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions and some are surface reaching to the opening, chips and nicks. The diamonds are about F-G colour, mainly VS clarity (a few SI and I), as graded in the mounting. Signs of minor wear to the metal, in very good condition. Case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2227386474, dated 9 May 2016, stating that the 3.82 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with minor clarity enhancements.