Lot 1713. Pair of 21.35 and 21.29 carats Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. Estimate 2,400,000 — 3,200,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.

Each set with an oval sapphire weighing 21.35 and 21.29 carats respectively, embellished with variously-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats in total, mounted in 18 karat white gold, with clip and post fittings.

Accompanied by SSEF and Gübelin reports numbered 64637 and 12097096 /1 and 2, dated 27 August 2012 and 19 September 2012 respectively, stating that the two sapphires are natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications of heating. SSEF Appendix Letter states that these two sapphires 'are outstandingly matching in size (21.357 and 21.291ct respectively), shape and fine colour...A matching pair of natural sapphires from Ceylon of this quality is rare and exceptional.' Also accompanied by Gübelin note stating that 'large sapphires of top gem-quality are true rarities of nature.'.