Coral and Diamond Ring, David Webb

Of bombé design, set with a piece of fluted coral within a mount ornamented with black lacquer, set with round and single-cut diamonds, size 5, signed Webb.

In good condition, with some chips and abrasion to the black lacquer and minor scratches and indentations to the gold mounting. Signed Webb and inscribed Plat and 18K for platinum and 18 karat gold. The coral is in very good condition, of reddish orange color with some white mottling present. The diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.25 carats, are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. The lacquer and diamonds do not continue on the back of the shank and therefore the ring may be resized. Gross weight approximately 25 dwts. Please note this lot is restricted to US only buyers due to endangered species materials.
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Please note this lot is restricted to US only buyers due to endangered species materials.