Well, nothing by VCA is what I'd call a "good price," but that's for you to decide. The VC listing has a bit of detail and pictures that were far superior to those listed for my Christine's one -- my listing was rather lacking and underwhelming (and a bit of a disappointment from such a touted auction house). The VC ring also looks to be in much better condition, essentially new to my eye. Mine has a few minor scratches.
Just paraphrasing the listing and adding a bit more detail for you:
- Model: Bagues entre Les Doigts = Cerfs-Volants in English (translates to "[The] Kite Runner", which, by the way, is a very beautiful, touching book by Persian author Khaled Hosseini that I highly recommend)
- Condition: Very good condition (as dictated by VC: "An item in very good condition is a second-hand item which has been only lightly used and extremely well maintained, which can show slight defects from usage. These must be mentioned in the description and visible on the photos. Eligibility criteria: Slight wear from being used or well-done alterations which are mentioned in the description and/or visible in the photo. No damage to the material, no odour, no missing pieces." (in my experience, I have purchased 2 high end items that were thoroughly inspected by VC and deemed to be slightly higher rated by the seller than in their opinion, and they then offer a reasonable discount to which both parties have to agree for the sale to be finalized. I think this is a good system.)
- Size 51 with sizing chart
- Very complete set of documentation and box (mine came with neither)
Designed as two kites set with diamonds, sapphires, mother-of-pearl and abalone
METAL: 18k rose gold
DIAMONDS: 61 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 1.00 carat
STONES: 16 multi-colored sapphires, mother-of-pearl plaque, abalone plaque
SIGNATURE: VCA
MARKS: Au750 52, numbered, French gold assay mark
GROSS WEIGHT: 16.0 grams
There is plenty of info online about this whimsical collection, you just have to search. If given the choice again, I may have submitted an offer and pursued the one on VC instead (though I'm very much satisfied with the ring I received). Hope this helps!!!
