Lot 549
  • 549

SAPPHIRE AND GEM SET RING, 'PLUME DE PAON', BOUCHERON

Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 CHF
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Description

  • Boucheron
Designed as a peacock feather, set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 21.76 carats, the mount enhanced with circular-cut gemstones, including variously coloured sapphires, rubies, amethysts, and brilliant-cut diamonds, size 52, signed Boucheron, numbered, French assay mark for gold and maker's mark.

Condition

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 102173, stating that the cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 21.76 carats, measuring 16.27 x 14.85 x 9.04mm, is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating; together with an LFG report. Signed BOUCHERON, numbered CS1977, French maker's mark for Boucheron and assay mark for 18 carat gold. Sapphire blue of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions visible under magnification, some very minor abrasions. For more information on the sapphire please refer to SSEF report. Circular-cut gemstones overall in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Minor evidence of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 31 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.
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

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 102173, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.