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115 - AN UNHEATED SRI LANKAN 'CORNFLOWER' BLUE SAPPHIRE
Starting price
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Estimation
£10,000 - 12,000 (€11,000 - 15,000)Sale fees
AN UNHEATED SRI LANKAN 'CORNFLOWER' BLUE SAPPHIRE An oval-shaped cornflower blue sapphire. Size/dimensions: 9.50 x 7.20mm Weight: 3.39ct Accompanied by Lotus Gemology report no. 7222-8447, dated 1st August 2019, stating that the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of heat treatment. This lot has been imported into the United Kingdom. The buyer will pay VAT at 20% on both the hammer price and the buyer’s premium unless the lot is re-exported; please see our Terms and Conditions for details. There is no abrasion or chipping to the facet junctions, no nicks to the girdle, no scratches to the table and no sign of repolishing. Small feathers and fingerprints with tiny monophase inclusions are present throughout, visible only under magnification, with no fractures. Natural straight colour zoning is visible. The stone is of intense to rich blue, and is offered in excellent condition. Buyers wishing to have this stone set into a jewel are welcome to contact the Jewellery Department, who can arrange designs and estimates for mounting through an experienced workshop in Bangkok.
Auction details
26052 - Jewellery & Objets de Vertu, including Fine Unheated SapphiresAuction house
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