Lot 485. A pair of 10.49 and 10.29 carats cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire and diamond earrings. Estimate CHF 1,100,000 - CHF 1,500,000. Price realised CHF 1,692,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Each cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 10.49 and 10.29 carats, within a cushion-shaped diamond surround and surmount, 3.0 cm, mounted in platinum and gold.

Accompanied by report no. 17090205/1 and 2 dated 26 September 2017 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the origin of the sapphires is Kashmir, with no indications of heating, an Information sheet on 'Unheated sapphires' and an Appendix letter stating that these sapphires '(...) possesse a richly saturated and homogeneous velvety colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut'.

Report no. 1086778 A and B dated 22 August 2017 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the origin of the sapphires is Kashmir, with no gemological evidence of heat and no clarity enhancement.

The property of a lady.