25th Nov, 2016 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 372
 

372

A Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch, the cushion mixed cut sapphire in a white rubbed over...

A Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch, the cushion mixed cut sapphire in a white rubbed over setting within ribbon motifs with a honeycomb design inset with old cut and brilliant cut diamonds, to borders of channel set calibré cut sapphires top and bottom, total estimated diamond weight 3.00 carat approximately, length 7.2cm see illustration

NB some of the calibré stones are believed to be synthetic sapphires

The brooch is accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, London, giving the opinion that the principal blue stone is a natural sapphire and no evidence of heat treatment was observed, with the origin opinion Sri Lanka

Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000


 

The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and push barrel catch. The pin has napped and will require repair. It bears no hallmark, nor stamps. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 24.6 grams. CR made 21st September 2016

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 25th Nov, 2016

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