ATTRACTIVE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 12.44 carats, within a double frame of marquise-shaped diamonds, size 51.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 85317 and Gübelin report no. 18110112, each stating that the sapphire weighing 12.44 carats, measuring approximately 13.90 x 11.35 x 8.20mm, is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, together with appendix letters. Stamped PT950 for platinum. Sapphire blue of medium strong saturation, overall clean stone with some typical inclusions, ''with few tiny typical inclusions found by microscopic examination are the hallmarks of sapphires from the reputed historic deposit in Kashmir, located in a remote a remote part of the Himalayan Mountains in India.'' Excerpt from the SSEF appendix letter. A few minor nicks and abrasions to facet edges, minor scratches on crown facet. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 5.25 carats, on average F-G colour, VS clarity. Minor scratches to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 14 grams.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 85317 and Gübelin report no. 18110112, each stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, together with appendix letters.