EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING

Set with a sugarloaf emerald weighing 14.28 carats, framed with oval and brilliant-cut diamonds, to the circular-cut emerald and brilliant-cut diamond-set trifurcated shoulders, mounted in 18 karat white gold, size 6.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 95315, dated 20 September 2017, stating that the emerald is of Zambian origin, with indications of minor amount of oil in fissures. For further details, please refer to the report. Inscribed 750 for 18k white gold, E14.29, D4.45 and E0.25 referring to the weight of the sugarloaf emerald and the total weight the diamonds and circular-cut emeralds respectively. Sugarloaf emerald is medium green colour and of medium strong saturation, and the circular-cut emeralds are medium light green colour and of medium light saturation, under 10x magnification, there are moderate typical inclusions with some surface reaching, and a few nicks. Oval and bigger brilliant-cut diamonds are on average F to G colour and VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Smaller brilliant-cut diamonds are bright and lively. Signs of very minor wear to the metal. Overall in very good condition.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 95315, dated 20 September 2017, stating that the emerald is of Zambian origin, with indications of minor amount of oil in fissures.