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Auction: 26052 - Jewellery & Objets de Vertu
Lot: 110

(†) AN UNHEATED MADAGASCAN PINK SAPPHIRE PAIR
A pair of oval-shaped vivid pink sapphires, weighing 3.02ct and 2.74ct.
Size/dimensions: 10.30 x 7.60mm (each)
Weight: 5.75ct (total)


Accompanied by Bellerophon reports nos. B11089 and B11090, dated 19th June 2023, stating that the sapphires are of Madagascan origin, with no indications of heat treatment.

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Neither stone shows abrasion or chips to the facet junctions, nicks to the girdle, scratches to the table or any sign of repolishing. There are a few very small mineral inclusions, and natural straight colour zoning, more visible in one stone than the other. The stones are of vivid pink and well matched in colour and cut, one with a slightly deeper pavilion accounting for the difference in weight. The pair is offered in excellent condition.


Buyers wishing to have these stones 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.

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Estimate
£10,000 to £12,000

Starting price
£9000