Set to the center with a heart shape cabochon emerald (9.5 x 10.5 mm) in a yellow gold bezel within a conforming halo of full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .50 total carat (H-I color, SI1-SI2 clarity), with a wide tapering white gold shank, interior of shank with heart shaped cut-out motifs, testing 18KT.

17.2 x 24.3 mm; Ring size 8.5

10.6 dwt.

Emerald displays a green hue, medium dark tone, and strong saturation.

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

Purchased at Sotheby's London, Gleneagles - Ceramics, Jewellery, Silver, August 29, 2000, lot 731.

Good estate condition.

$1,000 - 2,000