Bidspirit auction | Gem Quality, Natural Pink Spinel

Gem Quality, Natural Pink Spinel and Diamond Ring - TITLE DESCRIPTION: Gem Quality, Natural Pink Spinel and Diamond Ring DESCRIPTION DETAIL: Genuine, Earth-Mined Spinel and Earth-Mined, Fancy and White Diamond Ring OVERALL CONDITION: Excellent, New   STONE: Spinel   Weight: 1.32 carats   Shape: Oval. Faceted    Color: Pink DIAMONDS:   Weight: (Approximately) 0.44 Carats Total Weight   Shape: Round, Brilliant-Cut   Color:  F-G, and Fancy Light Pink   Clarity: VS2 - SI1 METAL: 18K White Gold and 18K Pink Gold WEIGHT : 4.5 Grams SIZE: 7 DESIGNER: Oscar Friedman APPRAISAL REPORT:  This ring is certified and appraised for $5,820.00 estimated retail replacement value by GemAssure Gemological Appraisals ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  This white gold ring features a vivid and brilliant pink spinel that is set in pink gold prongs, and has a fancy light pink diamond floating halo with an outer halo of impressive colorless diamonds. The ring has a supportive gallery and under gallery, and the approximate 2.3 mm shank bears the Oscar Friedman hallmark and gold content. Spinel is often called ”The Great Imposter” because it has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire for centuries.  The ”Black Prince Ruby” is actually a red spinel that is in the Imperial State Crown of England since nearly 1367AD.  Queen Victoria wore a necklace given to her in 1850, long thought to be the world's largest ruby, called the ”Timur Ruby”. In 1853, it was found to actually be a 353.5 carat red spinel! Please inquire about sizing if needed. Please allow an additional 10 days for shipping if we resize it. Auction Code: E262/12 - lsa PRIOR TO BIDDING READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY This description and condition report is provided for your convenience based on the information provided by the consignor. Buyers Premium: 18% Shipping Billed Separately Payment Due in 7 days All items shipped to registered address - NO EXCEPTIONS