Diamond ring, Chantecler

Set with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 8.52 carats, between tapered shoulders of baguette and square-cut diamonds, the mount partly pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, mounted in white and yellow gold,

The correct estimate is CHF 180,000-410,000- US$ 150,000-345,000. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Please refer to GIA report for details on the marquise shaped diamond. The principal stone and the baguette diamonds mounted in white gold, the small diamonds of pink tint in yellow gold. Some minor scratches to metal. In good condition.
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See footnote to Lot 279 (session II) for further information on Chantecler.