Burmese Sapphire

Lot 1637. Fine pair of 9.10 and 8.56 carats "Royal Blue" Burmese sapphire and diamond earrings. Estimate 1,500,000 — 1,800,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,820,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011. Each centring on an oval sapphire weighing 9.10 and 8.56 carats respectively, surrounded by marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. companied by GRS report numbered GRS2010-122198, dated 23 December 2010, stating that the 9.10 and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 535. 'Royal Blue' Burmese sapphire and diamond bracelet, Cusi. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 CHF. Lot sold 278,500 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's 2012 Designed as a series of graduated oval sapphires alternating with oval diamonds, length approximately 182mm, Italian assay mark. Accompanied by Gübelin reports for the central four sapphires: no. 12070080 and no. 12070077, stating that two of the sapphires are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; report no. 12070079, stating... [Lire la suite]

Lot 323. A fine antique 11.88 carats Burmese sapphire, diamond and pearl pendant-brooch, circa 1880. Estimate £35,000 - £40,000 ($68,985 - $78,840). Price Realized £42,000 ($82,782).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006 The central cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 11.88 carats within old-cut diamond border of quatrefoil design to the pearl and diamond surround, mounted in silver and gold, with fittings for brooch, circa 1880, 6.4 cm. high, in red leather fitted case Accompanied by report No. 9507042 dated... [Lire la suite]

Lot 365. Important sapphire and diamond demi-parure. Estimate 240,000 — 435,000 CHF (219,340 - 397,553 EUR). Photo Sotheby's Comprising: a necklace composed of step-cut sapphires within frames of brilliant-cut diamonds, alternating with diamond cluster links, the front highlighted with pear-shaped sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond pendants, length approximately 470mm, French assay marks; and a pair of ear clips, each surmount of cluster design set with brilliant-cut diamonds,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 273. Sapphire and diamond necklace, 1950s. Estimate 290,000 — 480,000 CHF (265,036 - 438,680 EUR). Photo Sotheby's Composed of step-cut sapphires alternating with brilliant-cut diamonds, the front highlighted with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds suspending an oval sapphire weighing 29.07 carats, length approximately 375mm.  Accompanied by SSEF report no. 83394, stating that the sapphire weighing 29.07 carats is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.  Also... [Lire la suite]

Lot 136. An Important Belle Époque 10.94 carats Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., circa 1910. Estimate US$ 100,000 - 150,000 (€88,000 - 130,000). Photo: Bonhams. centering an oval mixed-cut sapphire, weighing 10.94 carats, within a pavé-set diamond surround and ornate openwork diamond-set mount; signed Tiffany & Co.; mounted in platinum; size 8 3/4 Accompanied by AGL report # CS 1073139, dated January 29, 2016, stating the sapphire as: Burma (Myanmar) origin, no indications of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1733, Impressive Pair of 21.69 and 21.23 carats Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. Estimate HK$7,000,000 — 8,000,000 (€809,229 - 924,833). Photo Sotheby's. Each centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 21.69 and 21.23 carats respectively, embellished with pear-shaped diamond together weighing approximately 5.70 carats, mounted in platinum.  Accompanied by two Gübelin reports numbered 15116044 and 15116043, both dated 24 November 2015;  and SSEF report... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1739, Important 38.88 carats Burmese 'Royal Blue' Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Estimate 14,000,000 — 16,000,000 HKD (1,618,458 - 1,849,667 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. Centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 38.88 carats, within an openwork bombé surround set with marquise-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, to the diamond-set hoop, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size:5¾ ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 286. Platinum, 17.52 carats Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 USD. Lot sold 802,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's Centering an emerald-cut sapphire weighing 17.52 carats, flanked by two triangle-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.75 carats, size 6½. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 71040 stating that the sapphire is of Classic Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels New York | 09 Dec 2015.

Burmese Sapphire and Diamond 'Rose' Brooch. Estimate HK$480,000 - 680,000 (US$61,500 - 87,200). Photo Tiancheng International  Modelled as a rose, the pistal set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.15 carats, embellished with circular-cut and oval sapphires to the petals, the sapphires together weighing approximately 190.20 carats, mounted in blue-coloured titanium and 18 karat white gold. Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 81583, dated 24 August 2015, stating that the... [Lire la suite]