Set with a step-cut sapphire weighing 9.24 carats, between baguette diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum,

Stamped Pt950 for platinum. The sapphire, not tested for origin, of a rich blue hue with good colour saturation. Some typical inclusions visible under close inspection. The baguette diamonds to the sides weighing approximately 1.00 carat in total of an average I-J colour VS clarity, as graded in the mount. Good overall quality of the stones. The ring and the sapphire with evidence of extensive wear, shank needs to be reshaped, sapphire would improve a lot from polishing the crown facets, the help of a professional jeweller is advised.
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