罕有顯赫藍寶石

· 橢圓形藍寶石，重121.00卡拉

*拍品資料以英文為主，中文翻譯僅供參考

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 71718 and Gübelin report no. 13110059, each stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. The SSEF report is included in a hardbound document with an additional appendix letter. The Gübelin report includes an appendix letter and information sheet. The sapphire measures 33.95 x 26.45 x 16.18 mm. As per SSEF appendix letter, "the inclusions found by microscopic examination are consistent with those found in sapphires from Burma (Myanmar). Its attractive colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in the gemstone, typical and characteristic for the finest sapphires of Mogok, Burma". For further information on this stone, please refer to the reports, appendix letters, and information sheet. There are a few very minor surface reaching inclusions on the pavilion facet, visible under magnification. Minor scratches, nicks and abrasions. Gross weight approximately 24 grams.
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"The natural sapphire of 121.00 ct described in the above mentioned Gübelin Gem Lab Report possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut. In addition, this remarkable gemstone has been spared of thermal treatment. Such a combination of characteristics is rare in natural Burmese sapphires of this size," Gübelin appendix letter, 13 November 2013.