VENTRELLA: PINK SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING, CIRCA 1935
The oval-cut pink sapphire, weighing 7.31 carats, within a scalloped and bevelled surround, set with single-cut diamonds, accented by step-cut diamond shoulders, signed Ventrella Roma, one diamond deficient, ring size N
Footnotes:
Accompanied by a report from Alberto Scarani stating that the pink sapphire shows no signs of heat treatment and is probably of Sri Lanka origin. Report number IZR-21-731, dated 31st May 2021.
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The pink sapphire is a rich magenta hue with two surface reaching feather inclusions visible upon close inspection - one running horizontally across one end of the stone and the other visible in one corner of the crown/pavilion facets at the opposite end of the stone. Some iridescence visible under 10 X magnification together with a few small chips around the girdle and very minor abrasions to the facets/facet edges. One single-cut diamond missing from the scalloped surround. Diamonds approx 1.30 carats total. One end of the inside band signed Ventrella Roma. Opposite end of inside band stamped PT with an Italian assay mark. Untested white metal with light surface wear. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approx. 13.0 grams.