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Auction archive: Lot number 351

AN EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

Magnificent Jewels
13 May 2015
Estimate
CHF3,000,000 - CHF4,000,000
ca. US$3,218,862 - US$4,291,816
Price realised:
CHF6,885,000
ca. US$7,387,288
Auction archive: Lot number 351

AN EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

Magnificent Jewels
13 May 2015
Estimate
CHF3,000,000 - CHF4,000,000
ca. US$3,218,862 - US$4,291,816
Price realised:
CHF6,885,000
ca. US$7,387,288
Beschreibung:

AN EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
AN EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.09 carats, to the triangular-cut diamond shoulders and baguette-cut diamond hoop, mounted in gold, ring size 4½ Accompanied by report no. 77675 dated 1 December 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, and an additional comment stating that this colour variety of sapphire may also be called 'Royal Blue' in the trade, together with an Appendix stating that this sapphire has an '..attractive and saturated blue colour and outstanding purity. Its vivid blue hues are further pronounced by its well-proportioned cutting style and multiple internal reflections'. Report no. 14100349 dated 29 October 2014 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, an Information Sheet on 'Unheated sapphires' and an Appendix stating that this sapphire '.. possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and finely proportioned cut.' Report no. CS 63856 dated 16 October 2014 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, and a letter stating that the sapphire '.. possesses the quintessential, velvety blue color that distinguishes a top-quality sapphire from this auspicious source. Traditionally, stones of this color have been described as having a "cornflower blue" hue.'

Auction archive: Lot number 351
Auction:
Datum:
13 May 2015
Auction house:
Christie's
13 May 2015, Geneva
Beschreibung:

AN EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
AN EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.09 carats, to the triangular-cut diamond shoulders and baguette-cut diamond hoop, mounted in gold, ring size 4½ Accompanied by report no. 77675 dated 1 December 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, and an additional comment stating that this colour variety of sapphire may also be called 'Royal Blue' in the trade, together with an Appendix stating that this sapphire has an '..attractive and saturated blue colour and outstanding purity. Its vivid blue hues are further pronounced by its well-proportioned cutting style and multiple internal reflections'. Report no. 14100349 dated 29 October 2014 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, an Information Sheet on 'Unheated sapphires' and an Appendix stating that this sapphire '.. possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and finely proportioned cut.' Report no. CS 63856 dated 16 October 2014 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, and a letter stating that the sapphire '.. possesses the quintessential, velvety blue color that distinguishes a top-quality sapphire from this auspicious source. Traditionally, stones of this color have been described as having a "cornflower blue" hue.'

Auction archive: Lot number 351
Auction:
Datum:
13 May 2015
Auction house:
Christie's
13 May 2015, Geneva
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