claw set octagonal sapphire, 12.33 x 8.91 x 5.18mm, stepped shoulders set with rubover set baguette cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.50ct, size M½, hallmarked London, platinum, dated 2000, weight 6.1g, accompanied by a report from Gübelin, dated 14th October 2024, stating the weight of the sapphire to be 5.79ct (weighed), origin Kashmir, with no indication of heating, and a report from the Gem and pearl laboratory dated 14th September 2024, stating the origin to be Kashmir with no evidence of heat treatment
Provenance:
Corisande Denny, née Walker (1913-1958) and thence by descent
Sold for £260,000
Condition Report
Overall condition: Fair to good
Sapphire is loose within setting - attention required
Sapphire is heavily abraded and chipped - re-polishing required
One diamond is noticeably chipped in one corner
Wear to diamond settings
Solder join in shank - possible re-size
Auction: The Jewellery, Silver & Watches Sale, 21st Nov, 2024
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