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Very fine sapphire and diamond ring
Estimate
780,000 - 1,360,000 CHF
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Description
- Sapphire, diamonds, platinum
Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 40.13 carats, within a surround of marquise-shaped diamonds, size 48.
Condition
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 82356, stating that the cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 40.13 carats, measuring 19.50 x 17.62 x 13.00 mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, 'royal blue' colour.
Also accompanied by Gübelin report no. 9810043, dated 14 October 1998, stating that the cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 40.13 carats and measuring 19.52 x 17.63 x 12.98mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal enhancement.
Stamped Pt 950 for platinum. Sapphire blue of strong saturation, with a few typical inclusions, some surface reaching, some minor nicks; for further details on the stone, please refer to the gemmological reports. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 1.20 - 1.50 carats, bright and lively. Little signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 17 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"The described gemstone exhibits an important size and weight of 40.13 ct, combined with an attractive and saturated colour and a very fine purity. Its colour is further pronounced by its well-proportioned cutting style, resulting in vivid blue hues due to multiple internal reflections... Its attractive blue colour - poetically also referred to as 'royal blue' - is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in the gemstone, typical and characteristics for the finest sapphires of Mogok, Burma". Excerpt from the SSEF appendix letter