Auction: A 118.35ct Sri Lankan sapphire will appear at Phillips Hong Kong auction
On May 23rd, Phillips Hong Kong will hold a spring auction of “Jewelry and Jade”, presenting nearly 100 lots. The most eye-catching item of this auction is a sapphire necklace pendant designed and produced by BVLGARI in 2004. The main stone is a rare 118.35ct Sri Lankan “Royal Blue” sapphire, valued at $3 million to $4.5 million.
This 118.35ct sapphire is cut in a pillow shape and has been identified by SSEF and G ü belin as originating in Sri Lanka. It has not undergone heating treatment and has a rich and deep blue color. BVLGARI sets it as the main stone of a necklace pendant, designed with diamond circles and water droplet shaped diamond elements, with a typical 1950s style.
The head of the global jewelry department at Phillips stated that the design of this necklace is simple and elegant, with 118.35ct Sri Lankan sapphire featuring an unusual horizontal inlay, giving it eternal charm; Lucia Silvestr, Executive Director of BVLGARI Gem Procurement, praised the size and color of this sapphire as one out of ten thousand.
The equally eye-catching auction also includes a rare 2.02ct oval cut green blue diamond, estimated to be ranked first alongside a sapphire necklace. Identified by GIA as Fancy Green Blue and SI2 clarity, it is set as the main stone in the center of a ring, surrounded by 8 oval diamonds resembling a light and romantic wreath, highlighting the clear blue-green glow of the main stone. The ring can be converted into a necklace to wear.
Lot 578 Sapphire Necklace, by BVLGARI, 2004
Valuation: $3-4.5 million
The main stone is a 118.35ct pillow shaped cut sapphire, identified by G ü belin as originating from Sri Lanka and reaching the “Royal Blue” level, without any heating treatment. Inlay water droplet shaped, circular, and trapezoidal cut diamonds.
Lot 565 Green Blue Diamond Ring
Valuation: $3-4.5 million
The main stone is a 2.02ct oval cut green blue diamond, identified by GIA as Fancy Green Blue and SI2 clarity. Embed 8 oval cut diamonds, embellished with round cut diamonds. Made of platinum, it can be converted into a necklace pendant to wear.
Lot 597 Sapphire Ring by Tiffany
Valuation: $2.6-3.6 million
Designed by Jean Schlumberger, the main stone is a 6.26ct water droplet shaped cut sapphire, identified by G ü belin and SSEF as originating from Kashmir and not subjected to heating treatment. Inlaid with diamonds. Made from platinum and gold.
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Post time: May-17-2023