A PINK SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND AND 18K GOLD RING

Set with a cabochon pink sapphire weighing approximately 40.37 carats, purplish pink, of moderate saturation, semi-transparent, with typical inclusions, diamonds, nice color and clarity, ring size 6½, with pendant hoop for suspension, shows signs of normal wear - Price Realized: $10,000

With report 10969648 dated 28 February 2000 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that based on the available gemological information, it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the sapphire is natural with no evidence of heat treatment detected.

Christie's Interior. 1 & 2 july 2008. New York. Rockfeller Plazza