Lot 453
  • 453

IMPORTANT SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET, CARTIER, 1927

Estimate
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 CHF
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Description

Set with a cabochon sapphire weighing 47.07 carats, between two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 8.60 and 9.27 carats respectively, the bracelet set with step-cut sapphires and baguette diamonds, length approximately 165mm, signed Cartier, numbered.

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, 25-26 October 1995, Magnificent Jewelry, lot 615

Condition

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 108836, Gübelin report no. 19080084 and AGL report no. 1099896, each stating that the cabochon sapphire, weighing 47.07 carats, measuring 20.40 x 18.96 x 14.34mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; the SSEF report and the Gübelin report together with an appendix letter, the Gübelin report stating royal blue colour. Together with GIA report no. 2201522432 and no. 6203522420 , stating that the diamonds, weighing 8.60 and 9.27 carats, measuring 15.33 x 11.35 x 6.99mm and 14.51 x 12.08 x 7.67mm, are both D Colour, VS1 and SI2 Clarity respectively; Also accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticity. Please note that the bracelet has been shorten since the certificate were issued Signed CARTIER, numbered 2716978, inscribed HYA300 B15. Sapphire with small inclusions visible under close inspection and 10x magnification, very minor nicks and scratches. Pear-shaped diamonds with naturals an minor chips on the girdle. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 54 grams.
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 108836, Gübelin report no. 19080084 and AGL report no. 1099896, each stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; the SSEF report and the Gübelin report together with an appendix letter, the Gübelin report stating 'royal blue' colour.

Together with GIA report no. 6203522420 and no. 2201522432, stating that the diamonds are both D Colour, SI2 and VS1 Clarity respectively;

Also accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticity.