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Lot 130

A late 19th century sapphire and diamond brooch

Fine Jewellery

5 December 2018, 14:00 GMT

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £248,750 inc. premium

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A late 19th century sapphire and diamond brooch

The cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 4.08 carats, within a cushion-shaped diamond surround and scrolling foliate wreath border set with similarly-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.75 carats total, width 2.7cm

Footnotes

Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 101409, dated 23 July 2018.

Accompanied by a report from AGL stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no evidence of heat treatment. Report number 1096297, dated 24 October 2018.

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