Fancy intense yellow diamond ring

The cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond of fancy intense yellow color weighing 12.17 carats, flanked by 2 triangular-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.55 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, size 6½. Est. 120,000—160,000 USD. Lot sold  158,500 USD

NOTE: Accompanied by GIA report no. 1102467626 stating that the diamond is Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Color, VVS2 clarity.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's