• Magnificent Jewels auction at Christies

    Sale 1400

    Magnificent Jewels

    Geneva

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    12 November 2013

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    • A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
    Lot 110

    A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

    Price realised

    CHF 191,000

    Estimate

    CHF 115,000 - CHF 140,000

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    A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
    Set with an oval-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 12.71 carats, flanked on either side with an oval-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 1.21 and 1.20 carat, to the pavé-set diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size 5¾
    Accompanied by report no. 68674 dated 12 June 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating

    Report no. 13055285 dated 4 June 2013 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, and that 'This colour variety of sapphire may also be called "Royal Blue"', also with an information sheet on unheated sapphires

    Report no. 5151411020 dated 8 May 2013 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.21 carat diamond is D colour, VS2 clarity

    Report no. 1149979529 dated 13 April 2013 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.20 carat diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity

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