Blue Diamond and Diamond Ring with GIA Report
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Fancy blue diamond and diamond ring, the natural fancy blue brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.74 carats, is claw-set between shoulders pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, size O. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2225631141, dated 19 September 2022, stating that the 0.74 carat diamond is natural, fancy blue colour, VVS1 clarity, laser inscribed. Catalogue Essay. The Hope Diamond is the most famous blue diamond in history with provenance dating back to the17th century to King Louis XIV of France. The extreme scarcity of coloured diamonds have shrouded their existence in mystery. For the discriminating connoisseur the experience of beholding the intense beauty of a coloured diamond is often likened to a true epiphany. Coloured diamonds at auction continue to command the highest per-carat prices of any gemstone. The current lot is defined by its unadulterated pure blue hue.
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- Carat - A carat (abbreviated "ct") is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of a diamond or other gemstone, and separately is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of precious metals such as gold,.
For gemstones, one carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. The weight of a diamond is one of the Four Cs (along with cut, colour, and clarity) that are used to determine a diamond's value.
It is important to note that a diamond's weight does not necessarily correspond to its size. A diamond's cut, which affects how well it reflects light, can make a diamond of a lower weight appear larger than a diamond of a higher weight. Additionally, the carat is not the only factor to determine the value of a diamond, other factors such as clarity, colour and cut are important too.
In the gold industry, the purity of gold is measured in carats (abbreviated "ct"), with 24 karats being pure gold and lower carat numbers indicating a lower purity level. So, for example, 18 carat gold is 18/24 or 75% pure gold, and 12 carat gold is 12/24 or 50% pure gold. - Louis Xiv - Louis XIV (1638 ? 1715), known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, ruled through Cardinal Mazarin as chief minister from 1643 to 1661 and as monarch of the House of Bourbon and King of France and Navarre from 1661 until his death in 1715. His reign of 72 years is one of the longest in French and European history.
- Claw Set Jewellery - The description "claw set" in jewellery refers to a setting where the gemstone is held in place by metal prongs that resemble claws. These prongs are bent over the edges of the gemstone to secure it in the setting. This type of setting is commonly used for diamonds and other precious stones.
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