Set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 13.86 carats, the shoulders set with a line of French-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
With report 0912008 dated 7 December 2009 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with those of sapphires originating from Kashmir. No indications of heating; accompanied by an appendix, attesting to the rarity of a richly-saturated and unheated sapphire of this carat weight.
With report CDC 0911110 dated 20 November 2009 from C. Dunaigre Consulting stating that this sapphire shows gemological properties consistent with those of sapphires from Kashmir. No indications of heating; accompanied by an addendum, attesting to the rarity of this sapphire's combination of unique and outstanding characteristics.
With report 54901 dated 18 November 2009 from the SSEF Swiss Gemological Institute stating that that the analysed properties confirm the authenticity of this sapphire. Origin: Kashmir. No indications of heating; accompanied by an additional letter, stating that this sapphire possesses extraordinary characteristics.
materials:
platinum
gemstone:
sapphire
13.86
cts.,
diamonds
colour:
title of line:
Christies Jewels: The New York Sale, Sale 2306
date:
2010/04/22
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