SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

Set with a cabochon sapphire weighing 22.77 carats, the mount enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds, size 53, French assay mark for gold.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 79832, stating that the cabochon sapphire stated to weigh approximately 23 carats, is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating. French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Inscribed S 22.76, B 10.05, for total stated carat weight of sapphire and diamonds respectively. Sapphire blue of medium strong saturation with typical inclusions, minor abrasions. Diamonds on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Gross weight approximately 21 grams.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 79832, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.