PADPARADSHA SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

Claw-set with a cushion-shaped padparadsha sapphire weighing 10.66 carats, to fancy-cut diamond shoulders, each framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, size O (sizing band).

Accompanied by GIA report no. 1107213351, dated January 2009, stating that the natural padparadsha sapphire is pinkish orange colour, with no indications of heating. Measuring approximately 13.61 x 10.32 x 8.88mm. Stamped Pt950 and with indistinct sponsor's marks underneath sizing band. Padparadsha sapphire pinkish orange, transparent, some typical inclusions visible, light surface scratches, culet with scratch, stone slightly loose in mount. Diamonds bright and lively, the two central diamonds on shoulders gauged to weigh approximately 0.80-0.90 carats each, estimated clarity SI1. Light surface scratches to metal surfaces. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approximately 16.2 grams. Accompanied by case.
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Accompanied by GIA report no. 1107213351, dated January 2009, stating that the natural padparadsha sapphire is pinkish orange colour, with no indications of heating.