A rare unmounted cushion-cut sapphire. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2004

Weighing approximately 19.45 carats Price Realized $601,100

With report CS 36993 dated 12 May 2004 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that based on available gemological information, it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this material would be classified as Classic Kashmir. Heat Enhancement: None. Clarity Enhancement: NoneR

Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 12 October 2004, New York, Rockefeller Plaza. http://www.christies.com/