14K WHITE GOLD, BLACK TAHITIAN PEARL AND DIAMOND RING. Round 12.6mm black Tahitian pearl surrounded by curved tapered channels of round diamonds; each split shoulder detailed with two rows of channel-set diamond baguettes. Size 7. Combined diamond wt.: 1.25 cts. - Wt.: 12 grams. Estimate $800-1,000
Pearl has a black body color with slight green overtones. The complexion is lightly pitted with good luster. The round diamonds range in size from 1.3mm-1.7mm, are SI1-I1 in clarity and G-I in color. The baguettes are straight and tapered and range in size from 1.8mm x 1.2mm to 2.3mm x 1.4mm, are VS-SI1 in clarity and G-I in color. One is chipped. Stamped inside shank is "18K".