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Van Cleef & Arpels
Very fine sapphire and diamond ring
- Estimate
- CHF750,000 - 1,325,000€802,000 - 1,420,000$900,000 - 1,500,000
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 135125, Gübelin report no. 22023149 and AGL report no. 1120259, each stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating; together with SSEF and AGL appendix letters, the AGL letter mentioning 'Royal Blue' colour, and an additional SSEF special letter, stating that the sapphire has an approximate age of about 24 million years.
Catalogue Essay
The described gemstone exhibits a remarkable size and weight of 7.107 ct and is characterised by an attractive and saturated blue colour and a very fine clarity, a combination rarely encountered in sapphires from Kashmir of this size. (...) In addition to these qualities, this sapphire has been spared exposure to heat treatment and its clarity and colour are thus entirely natural.
A sapphire from Kashmir of this size and quality can be considered rare and exceptional." - SSEF Appendix Letter no. 135125, 19 December 2023.
"This sapphire has received the highest origin determination issued by AGL: Classic Kashmir. In this particular case, the combination of size, origin and quality elements signifies a gem of importance. It possesses the quintessential, richly saturated blue colour that distinguishes a top-quality Kashmir sapphire. (...) The beautiful colour of this very fine gem is further enhanced by the cushion-shape, mixed cut fashioning which results in deep, internal colour reflections and brilliance that complements the overall visual appearance of the stone. In addition, it possesses a high clarity which results in a heightened degree of transparency. (...) Augmenting its importance is the fact that it also does not exhibit any gemmological evidence of heating or clarity enhancements, which are commonly employed today to improve the colour and quality of many sapphires.
At 7.10 cts, this Classic Kashmir sapphire possesses a unique combination of quality factors that further elevates the character and desirability of this rare gem. For the aficionado of Kashmir material, this gemstone represents a superb example of why Kashmir has earned the status for being the source for sapphires to which all others are compared." - AGL Appendix Letter no. 1120259, 13 January 2022.
"The natural sapphire of 7.10 ct described in the above mentioned Gübelin Gem Lab Report possess a richly saturated and homogenous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut. In addition, this remarkable gemstone has been spared of thermal treatment. Such a combination of characteristics is rare in natural Kashmiri sapphires of this size." - Gübelin Appendix Letter no. 16052002, 24 May 2016.
Van Cleef & Arpels
FrenchWhen Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels fell in love, their marriage paved the way for iconic jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels to become a symbol of unification. With their background in precious stone dealing, the Arpels found their perfect match in the Van Cleefs, a family of expert stonecutters. In 1906, Estelle's brother Charles established the company name with Alfred's help and opened shop in the Place Vendôme in Paris. To this day, this Parisian neighborhood is associated with turn-of-the-century luxury.
The Van Cleef & Arpels aesthetic has always had its finger on the pulse of worldwide trends: For example, the house took inspiration from Tutankhamen upon the Egyptian king's discovery in the 1920s, which spurred a global phenomenon marrying Egyptian Revival and Art Deco motifs. Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced intricate watches, earrings and necklaces with a signature elegance that mirrors contemporary tastes.