14K Yellow Gold 4.19ct Salt and Pepper Diamond Solitaire Ring - Size L 1/2

14K yellow gold solitaire ring. One 4.19ct round brilliant cut salt and pepper diamond, icy white body with natural carbon inclusions, 4-claw set. Ring size L 1/2. Engraved D4.19ct. Condition: Good.


Description

A 4.19 carat round brilliant cut diamond in a classic four-claw yellow gold solitaire setting. This is a salt and pepper diamond, meaning it contains visible natural carbon and mineral inclusions that create a distinctive pattern across the stone. Rather than being a flaw, this is the defining aesthetic of the salt and pepper category, which has grown significantly in popularity over the past decade, particularly with buyers looking for something unique and organic rather than the traditional colourless ideal.


The stone has an icy white body colour with a complex mosaic of dark carbon inclusions concentrated through the centre and scattered across the face. The outer crown facets show areas of traditional brilliance and light return, while the centre reads darker and more atmospheric. The overall effect is galaxy-like, with clouds of dark and light creating a pattern that is entirely unique to this individual stone. At 4.19 carats, the diameter is approximately 10-11mm, giving the ring serious presence on the finger.


The setting is a straightforward four-claw solitaire in 14K yellow gold with ball-tipped prongs, a cathedral-style gallery with open back for light entry, and a plain polished comfort-fit band. The warm yellow gold complements the cool-toned stone well. The inner band is engraved D4.19ct. Ring size L 1/2.


A note on valuation: the insurance replacement figure of AUD $68,100 is provided. However, salt and pepper diamonds are valued on a fundamentally different basis to colourless diamonds. They are not priced using standard diamond pricing charts (Rapaport etc.) and typically trade at a fraction of equivalent-weight colourless stone prices. Bidders should research salt and pepper diamond values independently.


Details

* Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut, 4.19ct, salt and pepper (icy white with natural carbon inclusions), 4-claw set

* Metal: 14K (585) yellow gold

* Ring size: L 1/2 (AU/UK)

* Setting: Cathedral-style four-claw solitaire, ball-tipped prongs, open back gallery

* Engraving: D4.19ct on inner band

* Condition: Good

* Includes: Valuation certificate (JVIA, AUD $68,100)


Specifications

Metal: 14K (585) yellow gold

Diamond weight: 4.19ct

Diamond type: Salt and pepper (icy white, natural inclusions)

Diamond cut: Round brilliant

Ring size: L 1/2 (AU/UK)

Valuation: AUD $68,100 (insurance replacement - note: S&P diamonds trade at significant discounts to colourless)

Price Guide: AUD $8,000 - $11,000

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