A 1940s platinum and gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring.
Description
Condition Report
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.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Metal to top tests as platinum. Metal to band tests as approximately 18ct gold.
- One sapphire probable replacement.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Diamonds bright.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Square-shape diamonds with few minor inclusions under 10x magnification.
- Pave-set diamonds generally with few minor inclusions. Few appear to be chipped.
- 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.
- Sapphires in good to fair condition, generally with some abrasions to facet edges. End sapphire in good condition.
- Width (at widest) 1.4cms.
- 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.
- 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.
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