SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, ALEXANDRE REZA

Set with a step-cut sapphire stated to weigh 13.50 carats, the mount enhanced with marquise-shaped diamonds, size 51, signed A Reza, French assay mark for gold.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 77862, stating that the step-cut sapphire, measuring approximately 12.20 x 12.15 x 9.35mm, is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating. Signed A REZA. French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, partial French maker's mark. Inscribed S 13.50 for stated carat weight of sapphire, and D 6.58 for total stated carat weight of diamonds. Sapphire blue of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some very minor abrasions. Diamonds on average H-I colour, VS clarity, as graded in the mount. In excellent condition. Gross weight approximately 14 grams.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 77862, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.