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Sale HK029 | Lot 120
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
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Lot 120
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
HK$1,560,000

Set with an oval sapphire weighing 14.48 carats, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.10 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6½

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1166270666, dated 25 June 2014, stating that the 14.48 carat sapphire is natural, Deep Blue colour, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; with comments, stating that 'The color appearance of this stone is described in the trade as "Royal Blue".';
GRS report numbered GRS2015-078165, dated 3 July 2015, stating that the 14.48 carat sapphire is natural, Vivid Blue (GRS-type "Royal Blue") colour, of Burmese origin, with no indication of thermal treatment;
Gübelin report numbered 15067366, dated 29 June 2015, stating that the 14.48 carat sapphire is natural, Blue colour, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; along with an information sheet, stating that 'The demand for natural, unheated sapphires keeps growing while the supply of such gems remains limited, making natural sapphires of gem-quality from all major sources...difficult to find.'.

BURMESE SAPPHIRE
As the sapphire symbolises royalty, nobility and sincerity, it had a significant role in the history and religions of many countries. It performs the role of a guardian gem in Ancient Greece and Rome, believed to have possessed a mysterious link between heaven and Earth. The sapphire is valued by Buddhists as a gem which gives Spiritual Light, bringing peace and happiness to its owner. Meanwhile in the Jewish religion, it was described as a seal-stone in the ring of King Solomon. According to Exodus XXIV.10, the sapphire was referred to as: “There was under his feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his dearness.” From the beliefs of the Ancient Greek to the many religions, a conclusion can be drawn stating that the sapphire is highly respected gemstone, representing morality and faith.
Burmese is one of the homes of the most divine and important sapphires of the world. As the demand continues to increase, the supply rapidly fells, causing the number of gems to diminish greatly in number. Lately, large, untreated sapphires have been ever harder to find in the Burmese mines. To be presented in Tiancheng’s upcoming sale includes a 14.48-carat natural unheated Burmese ‘Royal Blue’ sapphire ring (Lot 120). The sapphire of vivid blue colour owns an irresistible charm, an extremely incomparable true gift from nature.

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