Lot 1676
  • 1676

Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Estimate
360,000 - 480,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • diamond, sapphire, white gold
Set with a star cabochon sapphire stated to weigh approximately 25.22 carats, surrounded by pear-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, to the circular-cut diamond shoulders, the diamonds stated to weigh approximately 6.74 carats in total, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6½

Condition

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2165871423, stating that the star sapphire is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. For further details, please refer to report. Stamped 750 for 18 karat white gold. Star sapphire of medium blue colour and moderately strong saturation, shows indistinct asterism, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, generally not eye visible. Diamonds, stated to weigh approximately 6.74 carats in total, are on average F to G colour and mostly VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Overall in excellent condition.
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2165871423, dated 30 December 2014, stating that the star sapphire is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.