Lot 141. An important 5.23 carats Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Sold for US$ 269,000 (€245,729). Photo: Bonhams.

set with an oval-cut sapphire, weight 5.23 carats, flanked by half-moon-cut diamonds; mounted in platinum; size 6

Accompanied by AGL report #CS 71620, dated November 10, 2015, stating the sapphire is: Kashmir origin, no indications of heat or clarity enhancement.

Accompanied by GIA reports #2145141415 and #1142141404, dated December 15, 2011 and November 30, 2011, stating that the diamonds weighing .49 carat and .41 carat are: D color, VS1 clarity, respectively.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 8 Dec 2015 10:00 EST, NEW YORK