Lot 350

South Sea Pearl Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Ring

Estimate: $7,700 - $9,600

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Featured in this lot is this South Sea pearl, sapphire, and diamond, 18k white gold ring with AIG paperwork included. The ring features an electronically tested and stamped 18k white gold construction with an elaborate lattice under gallery and shoulders set throughout with sapphires and completed by a four-millimeter-wide band. There is an 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark and an '18k' stamp near the hallmark. The center stone is a South Sea cultured pearl that measures 12mm in size and features a very light cream coloration with good luster and near round shape. South Sea cultured pearls are farmed around Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the coast of China. The center stone is profusely decorated with a halo ring of 19 round brilliant cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.84cts, SI-1 to I-1 clarity, and F - H color gradient. The rings shoulders and arched lattice are profusely decorated with 77 prong set round mixed natural blue sapphires with a total weight of 5.88cts, a slightly included clarity, and moderately strong blue coloration; it is considered type II dark. The sapphire count is approximate and transmits light with no distortion. The piece comes complete with AIG (American International Gemologists, a GIA certified lab AIG Appraisal Number#: 000721320016) report and appraisal, confirming the above info and giving a total value of $11,400.00. The ring size is US 7.