Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire stated to weigh 25.68 carats, within a surround of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, size 49, French assay mark.

Accompanied by Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris report no. A43.597, dated 18 May 1998, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indication of thermal enhancement. Please note that the certificate is dated 1998 and might require an update. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Inscribed S. 25.68, Bt.P. 5.85 and Bt.R. 2.63, referring to the declared weight of the sapphire, the pear-shaped and the brilliant-cut diamonds. Sapphire blue of medium strong saturation, with good transparency, a few typical inclusions, some surface reaching. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of 8.48 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with use. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 19 grams.
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