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Auction: 26052 - Jewellery & Objets de Vertu
Lot: 117

(†) AN UNHEATED SRI LANKAN BLUE SAPPHIRE
A cushion-shaped blue sapphire.
Size/dimensions: 8.00 x 8.00mm
Weight: 4.04ct


Accompanied by GRS report no. GRS2023-118120, dated 2nd November 2023, stating that the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of heat treatment.

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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. A couple of very small feathers are present, together with rutile 'silk', and natural straight colour zoning is visible. The stone is of medium-toned 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.

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Estimate
£10,000 to £12,000

Starting price
£10000