Fine sapphire and diamond pendant. Photo Sotheby's.

Set with a step-cut sapphire weighing 27.85 carats, to a mount set with tapered baguette diamonds of yellowish and near colourless tints. Estimation 455,000 — 725,000 CHF

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 13090061 and SSEF report no. 69916, each stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, the Gübelin report also stating "Royal Blue" colour.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov 2013 -http://www.sothebys.com/