This is a contemporary platinum and diamond mounting set with a modern Sapphire. This ring is in like new condition. It is beautifully made with baguettes channel set and round brilliant cut diamonds pave set accenting the profile. I personally purchased this sapphire in Thailand on a buying trip 15 years ago.

Sapphires are part of the corundum family. They are the 2nd hardest stone next to diamonds withstanding daily wear and tear. Sapphires and Rubies (same stone, different color) come in every color of the rainbow and are a great alternative to a diamond for an engagement ring.

I recently attended a lecture about corundum through my GIA Alumni group in San Francisco to hear gem dealer Sheahan Stephen speak about Sri Lankan gem mining. This gem quality, deep blue color sapphire is getting rarer and more valuable due to new treatments that are on occurring in sapphires today.

Sapphire: Natural
Cut: Round Brilliant Cut
Measurements: 5.72 x 5.84 x 4.71 mm
Weight: 1.30 cts exact
Origin: Sri Lankan
Treatments: Heat Treated
Color: Deep saturated blue
Clarity: Eye Clean

Diamonds:
Cut: round brilliant and straight baguettes
Weight: 28=0.53 cts
Color: G/H
Clarity: VS2-SI1

Dimensions: 3.7 - 2.7 mm wide
Finger Size: 6 (can be sized)
Metal: platinum
Markings: PT950 D 0.53
Circa: made within the last 10 years
Condition Rating: 10 new condition
Weight: 6.631 grams