From an Important Private Collection
Van Cleef & Arpels
Superb Sapphire and Diamond Ring/Pendant Combination 梵克雅寶 | 7.69克拉 天然 「克什米爾皇家藍」未經加熱藍寶石 配 鑽石 戒指/吊墜
Auction Closed
November 12, 07:46 PM GMT
Estimate
400,000 - 650,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 7.69 carats, within a border of pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, the shoulders accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, size 49, signed Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y. and VCA, maker’s marks for Van Cleef & Arpels, pendant detachable, screwdriver deficient; circa 1978.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 145830, dated 11 April 2025, and Gübelin report no. 25040222, dated 23 April 2025, each stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, each stating 'Royal Blue' colour and together with an appendix letter.
The sapphire and diamond cluster can be worn suspended from lot 591.
'The velvety blue colour of this sapphire - poetically also referred to as 'royal blue' - is due to very fine and subtle inclusions and a combination of well-balanced trace elements, which are typical and characteristic of the finest sapphires from Kashmir.'
Excerpt from the SSEF Appendix Letter