Kashmir

Important sapphire ring - Sotheby's The cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 11.71 carats, size 58. Estimate:  940,000 – 1,500,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 66372 and Gübelin report no. 12100117, each stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. NOTE: ‘The natural sapphire described in the Gemstone report 66372 from the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The described gemstone of... [Lire la suite]

NEW YORK, NY.- On March 19, Christie’s saleroom will be devoted to the classical works of Indian and Southeast Asian Art. Christie’s will offer an extensive selection of over 200 lots of sculpture, paintings, ritual objects, and works of art from India, Tibet, Nepal and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a bodhisattva (pictured above), a Gandharan bronze figure of Buddha from the 6th/7th century, and a South Indian Chola bronze figure of Vinadhara Dakshinamurti.  The Tibetan gilt bronze figure... [Lire la suite]

Sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1920.  Photo Sotheby's Composed of a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 3.13 carats and a Old European-cut diamond weighing 1.89 carats, to a mount embellished by circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. Estimate 950,000-1,200,000 HKD NOTE: Ring size: 7Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS 46922, dated 9 January 2012, stating that the 3.13 carat sapphire is natural, of Kashmir origin, with no gemological evidence of heat; also accompanied by GIA report... [Lire la suite]

Vasudeva, India, Kashmir, 9th century. Brass with silver inlay. Height: 11⅜ in (29 cm) Visitors to Carlton Rochell’s gallery in the Fuller Building, New York, were fascinated by the exhibition of twenty-five works from Tibet, Nepal and India from a European private collection shown jointly with London dealer Rossi & Rossi from 11 to 25 September.  Six of these sold to American and European collectors, at prices ranging from $100,000 to $300,000.  One of the most important pieces to find a buyer was a... [Lire la suite]

A 4.86 carats Cushion-shaped Sapphire pendant The cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 4.86 carats to the plain mount and trace-link chain, illustrated unmounted. Accompanied by report No. 52112 dated 27 August 2008 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Estimate £17,000 - £25,000 ($25,160 - $37,000) - Price Realized £46,850 ($69,479)Accompanied by report No. 1/16019 dated 30 October 2008 from the AnchorCert Laboratory stating that the sapphire is... [Lire la suite]

A Unique 42.28 carats Kashmir Sapphire And Diamond Ring Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 42.28 carats, to the half-moon diamond shoulders, mounted in 18k white gold, ring size 6½Accompanied by report no. 51716 dated 25 June 2008 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Estimate CHF3,400,000 - CHF4,500,000 ($2,908,456 - $3,849,427)Accompanied by report no. 0807085 dated 8 July 2008 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the sapphire is... [Lire la suite]

Geneva – Christie’s 20 November Jewels: The Geneva Sale will dazzle and delight with an array of diamonds, coloured diamonds, with important gemstones such as the 42 carat Kashmir sapphire and will present several private collection as well as a dedicated section of royal and aristocratic jewels. IMPRESSIVE PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AN EXQUISITE ART DECO SAPPHIRE, EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BY CARTIERSuspending a briolette sapphire drop, from a neckchain set with a series of carved barrel-shaped emerald beads, alternating... [Lire la suite]

An important and large gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara. Kashmir school in Western Tibet, 9th/10th century Expressively cast standing with his right hand lowered in the open-handed gesture of compassion varada mudra and his left hand resting against his hips, wearing a long dhoti finely incised with alternating bands patterned with diamonds and florets, an eloborate beaded necklace, armlets and a sash, all with pendent jewels, the ears with a diamond pendant and large earrings, the chest well-defined and powerfully... [Lire la suite]