Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring

Centered on an oval cut sapphire (8.8 x 7.2 x 5.39 mm) weighing approximately 2.80 carats, the shoulders with channel set princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.10 total carats (G-H color, VS-SI clarity), stamped 750, with faint maker's mark and numbered B4473.

Ring size 7.5

7.5 dwt.

From the Estate of Betty Dan Nicholas Spencer, Salisbury, North Carolina

A native of Rowan County, North Carolina, Betty Dan Nicholas Spencer was a published author, a woman dedicated to service to her community, and an avid researcher in the rich history of her birthplace. As a collector, Betty Dan had an eye for quality and beauty of the unique jewelry pieces she collected in her travels that are well represented in her collection.

Sapphire displays a blue hue, medium dark tone, and moderately strong saturation.

Sapphire with multiple chips and abrasions visible under magnification.

$800 - 1,600