28 octobre 2013
Very fine sapphire ring
Very fine sapphire ring. Photo Sotheby's.
Claw-set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 21.42 carats, size 551/2. Estimate: 680,000 – 910,000 CHF
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69922 and Gübelin report no. 13100090, each stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, the SSEF report also stating ‘Royal Blue’ colour, each with an additional appendix letter expressing the rarity of this sapphire.
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"The described gemstone exhibits impressive size and weight of 21.420 ct combined with a highly attractive and saturated blue colour - poetically also referred to as 'royal blue'- and an outstanding purity… A natural sapphire from Kashmir of this size and quality is very rare and exceptional and thus can be considered a true treasure of nature", SSEF appendix letter, 27 September 2013.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov 2013 - www.sothebys.com
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