A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire claw set between stepped shoulders of baguette-cut diamonds, 18ct two colour gold mounted, hallmarked for Sheffield 1996, total diamond weight approximately 0.45ct, ring size O
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £300 - £500
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire claw set between stepped shoulders of baguette-cut diamonds, 18ct two colour gold mounted, hallmarked for Sheffield 1996, total diamond weight approximately 0.45ct, ring size O
The sapphire has a light to mid blue hue with a slight greyish/purplish tint and has faint colour zoning when viewed under magnification. The sapphire has surface wear, with scattered chips/nicks to facet edges and the girdle. Sapphire dimensions approximately 8.2mm length x 6.5mm width x 3.9mm depth. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, both of the outer stones are chipped. Surface wear to mount, solder join to back of shank, marks are clearly struck. Overall width of setting 1.35cm. Gross weight approximately 3.6gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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