Lot 217. An exquisite Kashmir sapphire and diamond bracelet, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate CHF 1,700,000 - CHF 2,700,000 (USD 1,715,455 - USD 2,724,545). Price realised CHF 2,497,500. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.

Of crossover design, set to the front with three cushion-shaped and oval-cut sapphires, weighing approximately 6.56, 5.73 and 5.72 carats, to the baguette-cut diamond surround and articulated bracelet, inner circumference 14.5 cm, mounted in platinum. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. N.Y.12799.

Accompanied by report no. 87878 dated 20 September 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemological Institute stating that the origin of the sapphires is Kashmir, with no indications of heating, and an Appendix letter stating that this bracelet is '...impressive in its design, combining three sapphires of outstanding quality with a fine selection of colourless diamonds'.

Report no. 16090004/1 to 3 dated 13 September 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the origin of the sapphires is Kashmir, with no indications of heating, an Appendix stating that 'The three natural Kashmir sapphires (...) possess a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut', and an Information Sheet on 'Unheated sapphires'..

Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 15 November 2016, Geneva