Beschreibung:

A RARE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 11.22 carats, flanked by triangular-shaped diamonds, mounted in gold, ring size 5 ½ Accompanied by report no. CS 69259 dated 3 August 2015 and Jewelfolio from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement Report no. 80743 dated 29 June 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating and the colour of this sapphire may also be called 'royal blue' in the trade; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the sapphire possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The gemstone exhibits a highly attractive saturated colour combined with a fine purity. Its colour is further pronounced by its well proportioned cutting style, resulting in vivid blue hues due to multiple internal reflections. The few tiny inclusions found by microscopic examination are the hallmarks of sapphires from the reputed historic deposit in Kashmir, located in a remote part of the Himalayan Mountains in India. The velvety blue colour of this sapphire-poetically also referred to as 'royal blue' in the trade-is due to very fine and subtle inclusions and a combination of well-balanced trace elements in the gemstone, typical and characteristics for the finest sapphires of Kashmir. A natural sapphire from Kashmir of this size and quality is very rare and exceptional Report no. 15067120 dated 24 June 2015 from the Gü belin GemLab stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the sapphire possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut. Such a combination of characteristics is rare in natural Kashmir sapphires of this size US$2,100,000-2,800,000