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From a European Royal Family

Historical sapphire and diamond brooch/pendant, late 19th century and later

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November 8, 06:50 PM GMT

Estimate

160,000 - 340,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

From a European Royal Family


Historical sapphire and diamond brooch/pendant

late 19th century and later


Collet-set with an oval sapphire, within a border of foliate design collet-set with cushion-shaped diamonds, enhanced with single-cut and rose diamonds.


Accompanied by SSEF report no. 130758, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.

Margherita of Savoy, Queen of Italy (1851-1926)

Princess Elena of Montenegro, Queen of Italy (1873-1952)

According to family tradition Umberto I, King of Italy (1844-1900) gifted this brooch to his consort Margherita of Savoy, Queen of Italy (1851-1926).