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Auction archive: Lot number 3011

AN EXCEPTIONAL ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY CA...

30 Years: The Sale
30 May 2016
Estimate
HK$60,000,000 - HK$80,000,000
ca. US$7,728,360 - US$10,304,480
Price realised:
HK$56,120,000
ca. US$7,228,592
Auction archive: Lot number 3011

AN EXCEPTIONAL ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY CA...

30 Years: The Sale
30 May 2016
Estimate
HK$60,000,000 - HK$80,000,000
ca. US$7,728,360 - US$10,304,480
Price realised:
HK$56,120,000
ca. US$7,228,592
Beschreibung:

AN EXCEPTIONAL ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY CARTIER
AN EXCEPTIONAL ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY CARTIER Set with eight graduated cushion-shaped sapphires, weighing approximately 10.53 to 3.38 carats, with calibré-cut sapphire detail, to the pavé-set diamond intersections and four-stone diamond gallery, 1923, mounted in platinum, 18.0 cm, with French assay mark for platinum, in red leather Cartier case Signed Cartier, no. 2318867 Accompanied by report no. CS 71561 1-7 dated 6 November 2015 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the seven sapphires are of Classic Kashmir origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement; also accompanied by a letter from AGL stating that the sapphires possess the quintessential, velvety blue colour that distinguishes a fine Kashmir sapphire. The colour of these sapphires is further complemented by a fine cut resulting in numerous deep, rich internal colour reflections and brilliance. These sapphires also possess a high clarity, providing a superior degree of transparency. To have seven such well-matched stones of Kashmir origin in this quality is extremely rare Report no. CS 71562 dated 6 November 2015 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the 3.38 carats sapphire is of Cambodia (Palin) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement Report no. 79846 dated 15 April 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that seven sapphires are of Kashmir origin and one of Basaltic deposit origin, with no indications of heating and the colour of part of these sapphires may also be called ‘ royal blue ’ in the trade Report no. 14100303/1 to 8 dated 7 November 2014 from the Gü belin GemLab stating that seven sapphires are of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the Kashmir sapphires possess a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut US$7,500,000-10,000,000

Auction archive: Lot number 3011
Auction:
Datum:
30 May 2016
Auction house:
Christie's
Convention Hall
Beschreibung:

AN EXCEPTIONAL ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY CARTIER
AN EXCEPTIONAL ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, BY CARTIER Set with eight graduated cushion-shaped sapphires, weighing approximately 10.53 to 3.38 carats, with calibré-cut sapphire detail, to the pavé-set diamond intersections and four-stone diamond gallery, 1923, mounted in platinum, 18.0 cm, with French assay mark for platinum, in red leather Cartier case Signed Cartier, no. 2318867 Accompanied by report no. CS 71561 1-7 dated 6 November 2015 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the seven sapphires are of Classic Kashmir origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement; also accompanied by a letter from AGL stating that the sapphires possess the quintessential, velvety blue colour that distinguishes a fine Kashmir sapphire. The colour of these sapphires is further complemented by a fine cut resulting in numerous deep, rich internal colour reflections and brilliance. These sapphires also possess a high clarity, providing a superior degree of transparency. To have seven such well-matched stones of Kashmir origin in this quality is extremely rare Report no. CS 71562 dated 6 November 2015 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the 3.38 carats sapphire is of Cambodia (Palin) origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement Report no. 79846 dated 15 April 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that seven sapphires are of Kashmir origin and one of Basaltic deposit origin, with no indications of heating and the colour of part of these sapphires may also be called ‘ royal blue ’ in the trade Report no. 14100303/1 to 8 dated 7 November 2014 from the Gü belin GemLab stating that seven sapphires are of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the Kashmir sapphires possess a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut US$7,500,000-10,000,000

Auction archive: Lot number 3011
Auction:
Datum:
30 May 2016
Auction house:
Christie's
Convention Hall
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