A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Claw set with the emerald cut sapphire to the centre, between baguette diamond set five stone ridged sides and with circular cut diamond set shoulders, (note: sizing beads to the band), ring size K, gross weight 3.4 gms, with a case
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£350 - £450
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Hammer price:
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£6,500 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition Report: There is some wear to the facet edges of the sapphire. There is some wear to the sides of the mount. The claws are showing signs of wear. The size of the sapphire 7.3mm; 7.1mm. Depth of sapphire 4mm.
The diamonds appear to be attractive clear white stones. Suggested age of the ring is 1920-1940. It is unlikley that the sapphire has been treated. The ring would benefit from careful professional cleaning. There are some surface reaching inclusions to one corner of the sapphire.
