SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, ALEXANDRE REZA

Set with a marquise-shaped sapphire stated to weigh 12.18 carats, the shoulders enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds, size 501/2, signed Alexandre Reza, French assay mark for gold and maker's mark.

Cf.: Vivienne Becker, Alexandre Reza, Assouline 2011, pg. 99 for an illustration of a similar ring.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 79835, stating that the marquise-shaped sapphire, measuring approximately 16.65 x 9.75 x 9.05mm, weighing approximately 12 carats, is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating. Signed A. REZA, French maker's mark for Reza, assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Inscribed SNB 12.18 and B 4.38. Sapphire with visible colour zoning. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of approximately 4.38 carats. In excellent condition. Gross weight approximately 12 grams.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 79835, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.