A 23.49 carats cabochon sapphire and diamond ring

The cabochon sapphire weighing 23.49 carats to the lunette-shaped and baguette-cut diamond shoulders. Accompanied by report No. 0611063 dated 7 November 2006 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating - Estimate £50,000 - £60,000 ($74,000 - $88,800) - Price Realized £61,250 ($90,834)

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