Lot 103
A 1940s platinum and gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring. The channel-set sapphire and diamond...
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Lot 103
A 1940s platinum and gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring.
Lot 103
Lot Description
A 1940s platinum and gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring. The channel-set sapphire and diamond crossed lines, raised to the pave-set diamond scroll shoulders. Estimated total diamond weight 1.50cts. Ring size K. Weight 14gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Metal to top tests as platinum. Metal to band tests as approximately 18ct gold.
<li>One sapphire probable replacement.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Square-shape diamonds with few minor inclusions under 10x magnification.
<li>Pave-set diamonds generally with few minor inclusions. Few appear to be chipped.
<li>Sapphires are generally a well matched deep, medium slightly violetish blue hue, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions. One end sapphire appears to be a fairly well matched replacement.<p>
<li>Sapphires in good to fair condition, generally with some abrasions to facet edges. End sapphire in good condition.<p>
<li>Width (at widest) 1.4cms.
<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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