The oval sapphire weighing 12.74 carats, within a bombé surround of baguette, tapered baguette and marquise-shaped diamonds, size 51^1/2, French maker's marks.

The revised estimate is 43'000-65'000 CHF / 45'000 - 70'000 US$. Stamped PT 950 for platinum. Maker's mark. Sapphire is blue of medium strong saturation, clean to the unaided eye, minor nicks and abrasions. For further information please refer to the SSEF report, please note that the sapphire was unset and the actual weight is 12.74 carats. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 2.50 - 3.00 carats, on average of G-H colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition.
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