18th Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £14,000
Estimated at £15,000 - £18,000
The ring is in good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'C.F.M&CO' (?), London, 2015. It is stamped 'HANCOCKS'. The head measures 19.5mm x 17.5mm. The ring is accompanied by Sapphire Report, from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, Number 10300, dated 8 May August 2014, stating that the sapphire weighs 5.13 carat, of natural origin with no evidence of heat treatment observed, with the origin opinion Sri Lanka. The sapphire is stated to measure 11.4mm 8.4mm 6.0mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour F/G, clarity VS1/VS2. Gross weight 11.2 grams. Condition Report made 27th September 2017.
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