Centring on an octagonal sapphire weighing 3.05 carats, embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shank, the diamonds totalling approximately 1.15 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6

Gübelin report numbered 18041012, 12 April 2018, stating the sapphire is 3.05 carats, natural, blue colour, Kashmiri origin, no indications of heating;
GRS report numbered GRS2015-072518, 25 August 2015, stating the sapphire is 3.05 carats, natural, vivid blue (GRS type 'Royal Blue') colour, Kashmiri origin, no indication of thermal treatment.

MAJESTIC VELVET
Kashmiri sapphire has long been acclaimed as 'King of the Sapphire World'. Unlike other sapphires from all over the world, its fine 'velvety' lustre and distinct blue colour derived from the rutile silk inclusions intertwining the lights within the stone. Given that the production is already exhausted, kashmiri sapphires often appears in auction and the ones circulating in the market were discovered more than 100 years ago. This 3.05-carat Natural Unheated sapphire from this legendary mine possess a distinct signature Kashmiri tone and meticulously set in double surrounds of brilliant-cut diamonds, subtly displaying the prestigious identity of this sapphire legend.

Price estimate:
HKD: 450,000 - 550,000
USD: 57,700 - 70,500

Auction Result:
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