A Fine 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Demi Parure, 129.70 dwts.

consisting of a collar necklace containing 18 oval cabochon cut sapphires ranging in size from approximately 17.60 x 14.20 x 9.50 mm to 11.70 x 9.00 x 4.88 mm, weighing approximately 255.00 carats total, 123 calibre tapered baguette cut sapphires weighing approximately 6.00 carats total, and numerous round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 11.00 carats total, together with a pair of matching earclips containing two oval cabochon cut sapphires measuring approximately 9.96 x 9.68 x 7.46 mm and 9.86 x 9.05 x 7.80 mm respectively, weighing approximately 14.98 carats total, 18 tapered baguette cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.80 carats total, and numerous round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.86 carats total, with collapsible posts.Necklace stamp: 750 (maker's mark W within circle) 87087.Earring stamp: 750 (maker's mark W within circle) (hand inscribed 87967).Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number CS 1075809, dated June 2, 2016, stating the following for an excess of 50% of the sapphires tested in the necklace: Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Variety: Sapphire, Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Enhancement: No indications of heat enhancement, Clarity Enhancement: None.

129.70 dwts.

Property from the Estate of Robert and Lois Orchard, St. Louis, Missouri

Gem Characteristics (graded in setting) SAPPHIRES Please see the AGL sapphire identification and origin certificate for further information. The sapphires in the necklace and earrings are slightly violet blue to blue in hue, medium to moderately light in tone, medium in saturation (stronger than "pastel"). The clarity of the stones ranges from eye clean to subtle eye visible inclusions. Overall, the stones are well matched for color and evenly graduated (the dome heights do vary). DIAMONDS Color: F -G Clarity: VS1-VS2 Cut: Very Good to Excellent Condition: No obvious wear can be see under 10x magnification

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A Fine 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Demi Parure, 129.70 dwts.

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