A yellow sapphire and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Bonhams
centering a cushion-shaped yellow sapphire weighing 19.36 carats within a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds; signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels; no. 1505901; estimated total diamond weight: 5.60 carats; mounted in eighteen karat gold; size 6 (with sizing band). Sold for US$22,500
Accompanied by GIA report #2111452408, dated December 02, 2009, stating: natural yellow sapphire, no indications of heat treatment.
A yellow sapphire and diamond clip-brooch/pendant, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1965. Photo Bonhams
of quatrefoil foliate motif, centering a cushion-shaped yellow sapphire, weighing 11.78 carats, further accentuated by round brilliant-cut diamonds; signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. NY 41022-1; estimated total diamond weight: 9.00 carats; mounted in eighteen karat gold (clip needs repair); Sold for US$20,000
Accompanied by GIA report #2111452407, dated December 2, 2009, stating: natural yellow sapphire, no indications of heat treatment.
Property from the Private Collection of Suzanne Crowell to Benefit Huntington Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Crowell, a member of the hospital Board of Directors, is dedicating all proceeds from this collection to benefit the mission of Huntington Memorial Hospital, a non-profit medical center serving the greater Los Angeles community since 1892. This collection will help support lifesaving care for over 60,000 patients who turn to Huntington Hospital's Emergency & Trauma Center each year. As one of the only trauma centers in Southern California, Huntington Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality medical care for patients when they need it most.
Bonhams. Fine Jewelry, 13 Dec 2011. New York, California, Los Angeles and California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com
