Auctioned without reserve is this lovely antique, Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. This ring features a platinum head with a 14K white gold shank. The top is set with twelve old mine cut diamonds, each weighing approximately 0.12 carats. There are also six diamonds of approximately .01ct - three on each shoulder of the ring. Total diamond weight is estimated at 1.50 carats.
The sapphire center stone is a round cabochon-cut. It is of natural creation and is a dark midnight blue in color. It measures 7.22mm long by 7.18mm wide and 4.59mm deep. By formula, it weighs approximately 2.50 carats, giving this ring a total approximate carat weight of 4.00. The sapphire does show some small surface abrasions.
This gorgeous ring is a size 7.75 on the mandrel but fits like an 8 due to the large open gallery underneath. Gross weight of the piece is 5.0 grams. All of the diamonds in this ring are near-colorless and range in clarity from VS2-SI2.
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