ABOUT US
Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by one of the gem and jewelry industry's most highly-credentialed experts. Scott Papper is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG), and Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA), to name only a handful. Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness. In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, he has also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US Coast Guard (USCG).
ABOUT THE ITEM
Toi et moi is French for "you and me". Toi et moi rings are a type of lovers ring that feature two stones, meant to represent a love story. The setting style first became popular after Napoleon Bonaparte gifted his wife, Josephine de Beauharnais, a diamond and sapphire toi et moi ring in 1796.
Crafted in platinum, this magnificent toi et moi ring features a natural ruby and a natural diamond accented by smaller diamonds, in a navette shaped setting. The setting has a beautiful brushed finish that softens the overall look of the ring, with the gallery of the ring has a polished finish. The navette-shaped top measures approximately 15 x 7mm. Inside the ring shank is stamped "PLAT". Present ring size is 6.5.
The natural ruby weighs exactly 0.75 carat and has a wonderful red color with a slight hint of purple. The natural diamond weighs exactly 0.49 carat and has just the faintest hint of yellow body color, grading I-J color, and has a clarity grade of SI1. The additional 10 round brilliant cut diamond accents total approximately 0.05 carat.
| ITEM DETAILS |
| Metal: |
Platinum |
| Gender: |
Lady's |
| Ring Size: |
6.5 |
| Hallmarks: |
"PLAT" |
| Gross Weight: |
5.0 grams (3.3 dwts) |
| Age: |
Contemporary |
| Condition: |
Brand New |
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| GEMSTONE DETAILS |
| Quantity: |
1 |
| Gem Variety: |
Ruby |
| Gem Species: |
Corundum |
| Nature: |
Natural |
| Cut: |
Round Modified Brilliant Cut |
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Color: |
Slightly Purplish Red |
| Treatments: |
Heat |
| Measurements: |
5.35 x 3.72mm |
Carat Weight:
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0.75 ct.
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| DIAMOND DETAILS |
| Quantity: |
1 |
| Shape/Cutting Style: |
Round Brilliant Cut |
| Color: |
I-J |
| Clarity: |
SI1 |
| Fluorescence: |
Faint Blue |
| Measurements: |
5.00 x 3.20mm |
| Carat Weight: |
0.49 ct. |
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| Quantity: |
10 |
| Shape/Cutting Style: |
Round Brilliant Cut |
| Color: |
G-H |
| Clarity: |
VS1-VS2 |
| Measurements: |
1.00mm Diameter |
| Total Carat Weight: |
0.05 ct. |
