A SUPERB COLOURED SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING Set to the center with an oval-shaped padparadscha sapphire, weighing approximately 28.04 carats, within a pear and marquise-shaped diamond two-tiered bombé surround, mounted in gold, ring size 5 ¾ Accompanied by premium report no. 89429 dated 17 January 2017 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the padparadscha sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the padparadscha possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The gemstone exhibits a remarkable size and weight, combined with an attractive orangy pink colour and an excellent purity. The few inclusions found by microscopic examination represent the hallmarks of padparadschas from the classical gem deposits in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), also known as the 'Island of Gems'. Its subtle pinkish orange colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in the gemstone, typical and characteristic for the finest padparadschas of Ceylon. A natural padparadscha from Ceylon of this size and quality is very rare and exceptional US$2,000,000-3,200,000
A SUPERB COLOURED SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING Set to the center with an oval-shaped padparadscha sapphire, weighing approximately 28.04 carats, within a pear and marquise-shaped diamond two-tiered bombé surround, mounted in gold, ring size 5 ¾ Accompanied by premium report no. 89429 dated 17 January 2017 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the padparadscha sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the padparadscha possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The gemstone exhibits a remarkable size and weight, combined with an attractive orangy pink colour and an excellent purity. The few inclusions found by microscopic examination represent the hallmarks of padparadschas from the classical gem deposits in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), also known as the 'Island of Gems'. Its subtle pinkish orange colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in the gemstone, typical and characteristic for the finest padparadschas of Ceylon. A natural padparadscha from Ceylon of this size and quality is very rare and exceptional US$2,000,000-3,200,000
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