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Fine Jewellery & Watches 9th December 2014
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A Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring,
composed of an octagonal step-cut sapphire between
a pair of square mixed-cut diamonds, within an 18
carat gold setting, sapphire 5.30 carat, diamonds
approx. 2.00 carat total, ring size M
Accompanied by an SSEF certificate stating that this
sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin and has no
indications of heat treatment, dated 26th September
2014, numbered 76676
€45,000 - 55,000
The Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire is revered for its beautiful colour blue. Geographically Sri Lanka
is an important source of coloured sapphires. However, the king amongst these is the Ceylon blue
sapphire. It’s a unique chemistry which results in a characteristic body colour and internal silkiness
synonymous with the exotic island.
Historically sapphire has undergone heat treatment to enhance the colour and quality of the stone.
To own a sapphire which has not been subjected to any heat treatment is a rare and to be treasured.