Fine Jewellery - 15th July 2021
Lot 1547
A George III sapphire and diamond cluster ring, Sri Lanka, no heat
Estimate £12,000 - £15,000 | Hammer £12000
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Description
A George III sapphire and diamond cluster ring, c.1810, set with a cushion-shaped sapphire within open-backed gold cut-down collet setting, within a surround of old cushion-shaped diamonds in silver on gold, with foliate engraved shoulders in gold, fluted shank, size I 1/2
Accompanied by report number 80272-95 dated 19 August 2020 from GCS stating that the cushion-cut sapphire is a natural sapphire with no indications of heat treatment. Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon).