A sapphire and diamond ring, Raymond Yard. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

centering a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing 6.26 carats, with trapezoid and baguette-cut diamond shoulders and a plain mount; signed Yard for Raymond Yard; mounted in platinum: size 8 1/2. Sold for US$ 60,000 (€43,506)

Accompanied by AGL report #CS54916, dated May 13, 2013, stating the sapphire as: Burma (Myanmar) origin, no evidence of heat or clarity enhancement.

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 19 Jun 2013 - www.bonhams.com