Lot Essay
Cf. D. Bennett & D. Mascetti, Celebrating Jewellery, London, Antique Collectors' Club, 2012, p. 256 for a similar example
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 12.74 carats, within a baguette and marquise-cut diamond bombé abstract surround, 1960s, ring size 5 ¾, mounted in platinum
By Vaillant & Duverne
Accompanied by report no. 63791 dated 1 June 2012 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of the sapphire is Sri Lanka (Ceylon), with no indications of heating.
Set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 12.74 carats, within a baguette and marquise-cut diamond bombé abstract surround, 1960s, ring size 5 ¾, mounted in platinum
By Vaillant & Duverne
Accompanied by report no. 63791 dated 1 June 2012 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of the sapphire is Sri Lanka (Ceylon), with no indications of heating.
Provenance
Geneva, 14 November 2012, lot 570, Property of a Lady of Title
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