$21,960
the center stone set within a yellow gold prong work with fleur-de-lis motif gallery, the ring in white gold channel set with three rows of stones on each side with millegrain accents, containing one cushion cut Paraiba-type greenish blue tourmaline weighing approximately 7. 75 carats and 38 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.37 carat total. Stamp: 18K (maker's mark). Size 5 3/4. Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America tourmaline origin report number 2125672339 dated October 15, 2010, stating Species: Tourmaline, Geographic Origin: Mozambique, Comments: This copper and manganese bearing tourmaline may be called "paraiba tourmaline" in the trade. The name "paraiba" comes from the Brazilian locality where this gem was first mined, however today it may come from several localities. 4.80 dwts.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2010-12-14
