Lot 902 , An antique yellow metal ring set with an oval sapphire in scroll-carved and pierced mount, size O.
An antique yellow metal ring set with an oval sapphire in scroll-carved and pierced mount, tests as high carat, size O.
Estimate £500-700
Sapphire origin unknown. Heat treatment unknown. The stone is foil backed in a closed setting. Size of stone is approx. 11mm by 9.1mm.
The ring has been re-sized (visible patch). The stone has visible wear to the table facet edges. Visible (with a loupe) inclusions towards the centre and lower part of the stone. Gross weight is 9.1 grams.
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Sold for £1,700