Lot 222. An exceptional pair of 40.29 and 38.60 carats Ceylon sapphire and diamond earrings, by David Morris. Estimate CHF 1,200,000 - CHF 1,800,000. Price realised CHF 2,045,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2016

Each octagonal step-cut sapphire pendant, weighing approximately 40.29 and 38.60 carats, to the circular-cut diamond connecting link and surmount, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carat, 3.5 cm, mounted in gold. With maker's marks DM for David Morris.

Accompanied by report no. 64470 dated 7 August 2012 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of the 38.60 carat sapphire is Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with no indications of heating.
Report no. 12070032 dated 17 July 2012 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the origin of the 40.29 carat sapphire is Sri Lanka (Ceylon), with no indications of heating, and an accompanying 'Note'.
Report no. 2121164080 dated 27 May 2010 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.50 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity.
Report no. 2105317971 dated 15 October 2008 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.52 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity.

Please note that reports nos. 2121164080 and 2105317971 are over 5 years old and might require an update.

Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 18 May 2016, Geneva