Centring upon an oval sapphire weighing 20.04 carats, within the swirl surround set with circular-cut sapphires of graduating tone weighing approximately 2.80 carats in total, embellished with collet-set circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, with French assay and maker's marks. Ring Size: 6½

"Van Cleef & Arpels, Timeless Beauty", Shanghai, The Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 May 2012 - 15 July 2012. 

Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 17061164 and 94311, dated 25 July 2017 and 31 July 2017 respectively, both stating that the sapphire is natural with no indications of heating. SSEF also states that the sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin. For further detail, refer to reports. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered JH000468 with French assay mark for platinum and maker's mark. Stamped PT950 for platinum mounting. Sapphire centre stone is medium violetish blue of very good saturation with typical inclusions. Side sapphires, estimated to weigh approximately 2.80cts, colour range from light to dark blue, mostly loupe clean and some with typical inclusions. Diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately, 1.00 carat are on average D to E colour, mostly VVS to VS clarity as gauged and graded in the mounting. Metal overall in very good condition. Case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 17061164 and 94311, dated 25 July 2017 and 31 July 2017 respectively, stating that the 20.04 carat sapphire is natural, with no indications of heating; SSEF also stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin.

Also accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity and copy of a sketch by Van Cleef & Arpels.