Lot 152
  • 152

Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring, David Webb

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • David Webb
  • gold, diamond cutured pearl
The textured gold mounting set with two baroque cultured pearls of white hue measuring approximately 17.0 by 13.0 mm and 13.2 by 12.5 mm, a baroque cultured pearl of gray hue measuring 15.5 by 15.0 mm, a triangular-cut diamond, and round diamonds, size 7Ā½, signed Webb.

Condition

In very good condition, with very light wear to the gold mounting. Signed Webb and stamped 18K for 18 karat gold. The cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.2 by 12.5 mm is of white body color, with moderate rose overtones, good luster, minute blemishing. The cultured pearl measuring 17.0 by 13.0 mm is of silvery white body color, with soft aubergine overtones, good luster, minor ringing. The cultured pearl measuring approximately 15.5 by 15.0 mm is of gray body color, with moderate rose and aubergine overtones, good luster, minor wrinkling. The 24 round diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.45 carats, are approximately F-G color, VS clarity. The triangular-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, is approximately G-H color, SI clarity. The ring is impressively sized and measures 1 inch in height. Please note the pearls have not been tested for natural origin of color.
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Catalogue Note

Please note the pearls have not been tested forĀ natural origin of color.