Jewellery - 1st May 2014
Lot 1902
A Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring
Estimate £80,000 - £120,000 | Hammer £210000
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Description
A Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring, the cushion shaped sapphire weighs 9.68cts and is set in platinum with two tapered baguette shaped shoulder diamonds. The shank marked for Garrard, with London marks for 1985.
Accompanied by report number 72641 from SSEF, Switzerland, dated 5th February 2014 stating that the sapphire weighs 9.685cts, measures 11.50 x 10.32 x 7.94mm, the colour is blue of medium strong saturation. With no indications of heating. Origin: Kashmir.
Accompanied by report number 09292 from The Gem and Pearl Laboratory, London dated 21st January 2014 stating that the sapphire weighs 9.68cts, with no evidence of heat treatment. Origin opinion: Kashmir.