in an asymmetrical design centering on an octagonal cut sapphire (8.0 x 7.0 x 5.79 mm) weighing approximately 2.0 carats and set with an old European cut diamond weighing approximately .84 carat (H-I color, SI1 clarity), an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately .63 carat (K color, I1 clarity), old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately .85 total carat (J-L color, SI1-SI2 clarity), and single cut diamonds weighing approximately .15 total carat (H-I color, SI2-I1 clarity), stamped 18ct and with mark Wendt. Total diamond weight approximately 2.47 carats.

16.20 x 21.7 mm; Ring size 6.5

3.9 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 display a blue hue, medium dark tone, and strong saturation.

Good estate condition; sapphire with age appropriate chips and abrasions; diamond with chips and nicks appropriate to age.

$3,000 - 5,000