#1657 • 16.50ct Copper Bearing Tourmaline & Diamond Ring

Part of Majestic Jewels, Timepieces & Exotic Cars (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $109,000-$110,000 16.50ct Copper Bearing Tourmaline, 2.75ctw VS2-SI1 Yellow & White Diamond Solid 18K White/Yellow Gold Ring (Comes W/$109,000 Appraisal) - This breathtaking cocktail ring was finely crafted of solid 18k white and yellow gold and boasts a lovely 16.50ct oval cut copper bearing (Paraiba type) tourmaline which displays a lively, vivid icy blue color that is truly stunning. Paraiba tourmaline is one of the rarest stones in the world, and gems of this size and quality are becoming increasingly hard to find in today's market. These gorgeous gemstones are only found in copper rich areas such as Brazil, Nigeria and Mozambique, and mining these stones is difficult and mostly done by hand. Copper Bearing "Paraiba Type" tourmaline displays a stunning, vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper, making this particular color of tourmaline one of the most sought after by gem collectors, as they appear to have a stunning neon-like glow even in low lighting conditions. The ring is embellished with approximately 1.35ctw genuine pear shaped rose cut yellow diamonds circling the tourmaline, along with approximately 1.40ctw VS2-SI1/G-H brilliant round cut diamonds placed strategically between and lining the shoulders of the piece. The table of the ring measures 27mm x 25mm and the band measures 4mm wide. Ring size: 7. (WEIGHT: 13.8 grams) Please note: This piece comes with a $109,000 insurance valuation report in the winning bidder's name by a graduate appraiser.