Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 15.32 carats, flanked on each side by a half-moon-shaped diamond, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 5¾

Accompanied by Gübelin, GIA and SSEF reports numbered 16030196, 6201990205 and 83951 respectively, stating that the sapphire weighing 15.32 carats is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. GIA and SSEF also state that the colour appearance of this stone is described in the trade as "Royal Blue" and based on SSEF reference standards. Please refer to the reports for further details. Stamped PT950 for platinum. Sapphire blue of strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some are surface reaching, and a few nicks. Diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat in total, about G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of very minor wear to the metal, with evidence of brown residue at one prong of the side stone, in very good condition.
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Accompanied by Gübelin, GIA and SSEF reports numbered 16030196, 6201990205 and 83951, dated 6 April 2016, 12 January 2016 and 25 January 2016 respectively, stating that the 15.32 carat sapphire is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. GIA also states that the colour appearance of this stone is described in the trade as "Royal Blue", SSEF further states that the colour of this sapphire may also be called 'royal blue' based on SSEF reference standards.