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Vintage Intaglio 4.75 Carat No-Heat Sapphire Signet Ring

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30-1-13537

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ABOUT THIS RING

A rich royal blue sapphire, weighing 4.75 carats, cut with an extra-large table to accommodate a hand- carved coat of arms--a British lion atop a shield--is flush-set in a plain, classic 18K signet style ring in this rare and refined vintage jewel (circa early-20th-century). Accompanied by a gemological report from Stone Group Laboratories stating: Natural. No Indications of Thermal Enhancement. Sri Lanka (Ceylon) - origin. Now, and forever, ring size 8. Condition note: The sapphire has a small chip at the upper right edge, as well as an internal stress fracture, which presumably has been there since time immemorial, however, under the circumstances it would be safest to to leave well enough alone and not tempt fate with the high heat required for resizing. Left alone, there's no reason it shouldn't enjoy a healthy life for at least another century or two.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Current Ring Size:
8 Most rings can be resized up or down one size unless noted and sometimes more.
Possible Ring Size:
8
Length:
9/16 Inch
Height:
1/4 Inch
Gram Weight:
8.5 Grams
Center Sapphire details

 

Cut/Shape:
Carved Cut
Color:
Slightly Purplish Blue
Carat Weight:
4.75 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
10.40 x 9.50 x 4.80 (exact) mm
Country of Origin:
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Enhancements:
No Indications of Thermal Enhancement.

Stone Group Laboratories Report Number: 220610D-LA

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