Lot 1623. 75.04 carats Madagascar sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Estimate 2,400,000 — 3,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 3,860,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2011.

Suspending on an oval sapphire weighing approximately 75.04 carats, highlighted by pear-shaped sapphires together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, supported five cascading fringes anchored by briolette diamonds together weighing approximately 2.45 carats, embellished throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 11.80 carats, length approximately 385mm, pendant detachable..

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 11011019, dated 3 February 2011, stating that the 75.04 carat sapphire is natural, of Madagascar origin, with no indications of heating. Sapphires which have not been heated are scarce..

Sotheby's. Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 06 Apr 2011