Bidspirit auction | GIA Pink Sapphire and Diamond

GIA Pink Sapphire and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring - Genuine Sapphire and Earth-Mined Diamond Ring.  ”” Toi et Moi rings are a huge trend right now. The design originated from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1796 as a symbol of ‘two souls bound together against all odds’. ”” - Wegman.  The 2.83 carat, claw-set, cushion-cut, GIA certified purplish pink sapphire is mounted in 18 karat yellow gold with bezel cup beneath the stone for added support. It makes a delightful contrast to the 1.00 carat round, brilliant-cut, G color, I1 clarity claw-set diamond that is set in white gold.  There is an additional .16 carats of round, brilliant-cut, G-H color, SI1-SI2 clarity diamonds in the shoulders of the ring.  The ring is US size 6 and has a shank that tapers from approximately 2.5 mm to 1.5 mm, and bears the Oscar Friedman hallmark.  This ring is certified and appraised for $28,830.00 estimated retail replacement value. Auction Code: E038/14 - esss Pink Sapphires are mined in 22 countries that include Madagascar,   Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Burma, Mozambique, Thailand and Tanzania. Pink is one of the rarest sapphire colors, used to symbolize love and beauty. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez have received pink sapphire engagement rings. #Certified #Appraised  #Designer #trending #Amazing OctoberBirthstone #Aries #5thAnniversaryGift #45thAnniversary