An important sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Bonhams
Set with an oval mixed-cut sapphire, weighing 22.98 carats, flanked by a pair of half moon-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum,the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.75 carats in total, ring size 6¼.. Sold for HKD 6,144,000
Accompanied by a certificate from Gübelin, stating that the 22.98 carats sapphire is natural, of 'royal blue' colour with no evidence of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number 0910577, dated 2nd November 2009
Accompanied by a gemmological report, showing the same findings. Report number CS41301, dated 18th November 2009
The colour of this superb Burmese sapphire brings to mind some of the most important Burmese sapphires in the world; the Rockefeller sapphire ring and the Duchess Of Windsor brooch with the panther surmounting a sapphire sphere by Cartier.
As demonstrated by the names associated with the two pieces just mentioned, connoisseurs appreciate 'royal blue' sapphires from Burma, as they tend to possess a much richer colour and saturation than material from different origins.
The 'royal blue' sapphire set in this ring displays an intense vivid, well balanced and evenly saturated blue colour with a spectacular play of life.
Accompanied by a certificate from Gübelin, stating that the 22.98 carats sapphire is natural, of 'royal blue' colour with no evidence of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number 0910577, dated 2nd November 2009
Accompanied by a gemmological report, showing the same findings. Report number CS41301, dated 18th November 2009
The colour of this superb Burmese sapphire brings to mind some of the most important Burmese sapphires in the world; the Rockefeller sapphire ring and the Duchess Of Windsor brooch with the panther surmounting a sapphire sphere by Cartier.
As demonstrated by the names associated with the two pieces just mentioned, connoisseurs appreciate 'royal blue' sapphires from Burma, as they tend to possess a much richer colour and saturation than material from different origins.
The 'royal blue' sapphire set in this ring displays an intense vivid, well balanced and evenly saturated blue colour with a spectacular play of life.
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Bonhams
Set with a cushion-shaped cabochon sapphire, weighing 24.91 carats, with a half moon-cut diamond to each side, mounted in platinum,the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.30 carats in total, ring size 5¾. Sold for HKD540,000
Accompanied by a certificate from GRS, stating that the 24.91 carats sapphire is natural deep blue colour, has no indication of thermal treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number GRS2009-090312T, dated 17th September 2009.
A sapphire and diamond necklace. Photo Bonhams
Formed as a graduated row of oval-cut sapphires, bordered to each side by a row of marquise-cut diamonds, suspending a marquise-shaped detachable pendant set with a cluster of oval-cut sapphires, framed by a row of marquise-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, the sapphires estimated to weigh approximately 70.00 carats in total, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 34.00 carats in total, necklace length 42.5cm, pendant length 4.3cm. Sold for HKD 600,000
A sapphire and diamond ring, by Tiffany & Co. Photo Bonhams
The emerald-cut sapphire, weighing 6.62 carats, between shoulders each set with baguette and square-cut diamonds, to a plain hoop, mounted in platinum,the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.65 carats in total, signed 'Tiffany & Co.', ring size 5⅜. Sold for HKD 456,000
Accompanied by a gemmological report, stating that the 6.62 carats sapphire shows no evidence of heat or clarity enhancement and originates from Kashmir. Report number CS39076, dated 31st July 2007.
A sapphire and diamond necklace and earring suite. Photo Bonhams
The necklace weighing 82.68 carats in total, formed as a row of twenty-two oval-cut sapphires, each spaced by a cluster of four pear-cut diamonds, all to claw settings, the principal sapphire suspending a row of five pear-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, the earrings of similar design, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 27.40 carats in total, necklace length 39.0cm, earring length 5.3cm (2). Sold for HKD 456,000
Accompanied by a gemmological report, stating that the total 82.68 carats sapphires are natural and no evidence of heat treatment was detected. Report number CS41731, dated 19th February 2010
A star sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Bonhams
The oval sapphire cabochon, weighing 35.32 carats, within a brilliant-cut diamond-set surround, gallery and shoulders, mounted in platinum, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.30 carats in total, ring size 6½. Sold for HKD 384,000
Accompanied by a certificate from GRS, stating that the 35.32 carats sapphire is a natural star sapphire, has no indication of thermal treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number GRS2011-021734, dated 15th February 2011
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Bonhams
Set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing 6.89 carats, to a simple four-claw setting between shoulders each set with a pear-cut diamond, to a plain hoop, mounted in platinum,the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.40 carats in total, ring size 6¼. Sold for HKD 312,000
Accompanied by a certificate from SSEF, stating that the 6.89 carats sapphire is medium strong blue colour, has no indication of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number 43064, dated 17th June 2004
A pair of sapphire and diamond earrings. Photo Bonhams
Each composed of an inverted pear-shaped rose-cut diamond surrounded by a frame of brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a further diamond and pavé-set diamond cap, all surmounting a drop-shaped sapphire, weighing 24.86 carats in total, mounted in 18k white gold,the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.60 carats in total, length 3.2cm. Sold for HKD 144,000
Accompanied by a gemmological report stating that the sapphires are natural with insignificant clarity enhancement, no indication of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number CS43814A & B, dated 11th February 2011
A pair of sapphire and diamond pendent earrings. Photo Bonhams
Each formed as a pear-cut sapphire, within an articulated double frame of brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from an inverted diamond-set pear-shaped surmount, mounted in 18k white gold, the sapphires estimated to weigh approximately 10.00 carats in total, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 2.40 carats in total, length 3.3cm. Sold for HKD 120,000
A sapphire and diamond necklace. Photo Bonhams
The necklace formed as a row of thirty-three oval-cut sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond-set clusters, mounted in 14k white gold,the sapphires estimated to weigh approximately 38.00 carats in total, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 5.90 carats in total, length 42.2cm. Sold for HKD 78,000
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Bonhams
Set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing 8.76 carats, the gallery with marquise-cut diamond-set foliate detailing, between bifurcated shoulders inlaid with baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.50 carats in total, ring size 5¾. Sold for HKD 42,000
Accompanied by a gemmological report stating that the 8.76 carats sapphire is blue colour with indications of heating. Report number CDC1004085, dated 12th April 2010
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery & Jadeite, 26 May 2011, Hong Kong, Island Shangri-La Hotel www.bonhams.com