AN IMPRESSIVE FANCY VIVID YELLOW DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING

Claw-set with a cut-cornered rectangular step-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 30.16 carats, the mount decorated with two shield-shaped diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds of pink and near colourless tint, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, size 6½.

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1142327629, dated 13 March 2012, stating that the 30.16 carat diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity. Please refer to the report for further details. Stamped PT950 for platinum, 750AU for 18 karat yellow and pink gold. Two shield shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats in total, are on average F to G colour, SI clarity as gauged and graded in the mounting. Smaller diamonds of pink, yellow and colourless are estimated to weigh approximately 1 to 2cts are bright and lively. Minor signs of wear to metal consistent with use, overall in very good condition. Please note that smaller tinted coloured diamonds have not been tested for natural origin of colour.
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Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1142327629, dated 13 March 2012, stating that the 30.16 carat diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity.