18K YELLOW GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BAND. Two rows of 52 channel-set, square-cut blue sapphires together weighing app. 3.12 cts., slightly recessed and set to either side in scalloped channel; 64 round, full-cut diamonds together weighing app. 1.28 cts. Estimate $600-800
The sapphires measure approximately 2.2mm x 2.2mm and are a medium dark to dark, slightly violetish blue. The sapphires do show abrasions - nicks and chips. The diamonds measure 1.7mm and range in clarity from VS to I1 and are G-I in color. Stamped "18K". The size 5 1/2 band is 10.7mm wide. The band weighs 11 grams.