Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 10.83 carats, flanked by two heart-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.10 carats in total, the shank pavé-set with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6¾

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 12120058, stating that the sapphire weighing 10.83 carats is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. Please refer to the report for further details. Stamped 750 and 18K for 18 karat white gold. Sapphire blue of strong saturation, with typical inclusions, nicks and abrasions, with minor colour zoning but not noticeable on face-up appearance. Diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats in total; heart-shaped diamonds are about G-H colour, SI clarity; and circular-cut diamonds are about G-I colour, VS-SI clarity; as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of very minor wear to the metal, in very good condition.
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Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 12120058, dated 13 December 2012, stating that the 10.83 carat sapphire is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.