Jewellery and Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 27, 2016 | Phillips

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    • (Ring) One sugarloaf sapphire, 6.25 carats
      (Earrings) Two sugarloaf sapphires, together 7.30 carats

    • Rubies in the surrounds, altogether approximately 2.45 carats
      Diamonds, totalling approximately 8.10 carats

    • Platinum

    • Size 6

    (Three sugarloaf sapphires)
    GIA report numbered 6142691019, dated 15 February 2013, Burma, no Indications of heating.
    Gübelin reports numbered 16097140 and 16097141/1-2, dated September 2016, Burma, no indications of heating.

    附 Gübelin 及 GIA 證書

  • Catalogue Essay

    One of the oldest forms of gem cutting is the cabochon-cut which dates back to ancient times. While the majority of cabochons have a smooth, curved surface and are round, oval or cushion shaped, there are variations to the traditional cabochon. One of the most rare and highly desirable is the sugarloaf cabochon. The present lot is composed of three Burmese sugarloaf cabochon sapphires which have been shaped conically, and peak to a rounded point. This cut requires great skill and an eye for proportion. It is also thought to be ideal for sapphires due to their hardness.

563

A Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring, and A Pair of Matching Earrings

Size 6

Estimate
HK$750,000 - 900,000 
$95,000-115,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewellery and Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 28 November 2016