#2942 • 3.48ct GIA Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Part of Royal Artifacts,Fine Jewelry & Timepieces (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $18,000-$19,000 3.48ct GIA Certified Sri Lankan No Heat Blue Sapphire, 1.00ctw VS1-VS2/F-G Diamond & Solid Platinum Ring (Comes W/$18,000 Appraisal) - This beautiful ring was finely crafted of solid platinum, and boasts a 3.45ct GIA certified Sri Lankan (Ceylon) blue sapphire. The sapphire is an elegant octagonal step cut, displays the alluring vivid Ceylon blue color which is synonymous with sapphires of Sri Lankan origin, and shows "no indications of heating" according to the GIA report. This piece has excellent investment potential, as sapphires from Sri Lanka are some of the world's most famous and sought after sapphires due to the color in the blues only second to the extremely rare Kashmir sapphire. Today Sri Lankan sapphires are the most sought by the top gem buyers and collectors from around the globe. The ring is then finished with approximately 1.00ctw genuine VS1-VS2/F-G diamonds, with round cuts surrounding the top and bottom of the sapphire and lining the shoulders, and two baguette cut accents on the shoulders. The ring will come with the GIA report for the sapphire, along with an $18,000 insurance valuation report in the winning bidder's name by a graduate appraiser. Ring size: 6.5 (WEIGHT: 7.6 grams)