Paraíba tourmaline ring, Tamsen Z Bijoux

The tapering gold band of bombé form set with a cabochon paraíba tourmaline weighing approximately 8.60 carats, framed by pavé-set round paraíba tourmalines weighing 5.62 carats, the bottom of the shank set with 3 round paraíba tourmalines, mounted in 18 karat gold, size 6¼, unsigned but designed by Tamsen Z Bijoux.

Very good condition. Please see AGTA report no. 93002312 stating the central stone to be natural elbaite tourmaline of Brazilian origin with evidence of minor clarity enhancement. The tourmaline is a vivid shade of medium greenish blue and heavily included. The round-cut tourmalines are slightly varying shades of medium greenish blue and are lightly to moderately included.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Accompanied by AGTA report no. 93002312 stating that the tourmaline is of Brazilian origin, natural elbaite tourmaline.