Centring on an oval cabochon sapphire weighing 31.97 carats, each shoulder set with three brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white gold,

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Please refer to report for details on the sapphire, medium violetish blue, with moderately strong saturation of colour, typical inclusions visible with a 10x lens and with the naked eye, some small scratches to surface only visible with magnification, a little uneven in shape when viewed in profile. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.10 - 1.20 carats, estimated colour H-I, estimated clarity VS-I, VS on average. Band with light scratching consistent with wear. In good condition.
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Accompanied by SSEF report no. 49490 stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating.