PINK SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

Centring on a cushion-shaped pink sapphire weighing 5.09 carats within a scalloped mount set with tapered baguette, marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, the cardinal points set with heart-shaped stones, size L ½.

Stamped 750, 18K for 18 carat gold and GJ to inner shank. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.50-2.80 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VS on average. Sapphire of slightly purplish-pink hue, moderate saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under x10 magnification. In excellent condition.
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Accompanied by a report from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, no. 0128218, stating that the pink sapphire weighing 5.09 carats is natural, presents no evidence of heat treatment and might originate from Sri Lanka.