• sapphire and diamond ring - Sri Lanka

    Sapphire – Natural, Faceted, Blue, 5.32 ct

    A Van Cleef and Arpels platinum ring with a 5.32-ct, unheated, Sri Lankan sapphire flanked by two baguette-cut diamonds. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Fortuna Auction.

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    Credit: Fortuna Auction

    GemstoneSapphire, Corundum
    Natural or man madeNatural
    OriginSri Lanka
    Carat Weight5.32
    Jewelry typeRing
    Gem StateFaceted
    ColorBlue
    TransparencyTransparent