Sale 09JL02 | Lot 500

Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Lavaliere

Catalogue: Important Estate Jewelry

Lot Details

Lot 500
Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Lavaliere
The stylized garland motif centering one round sapphire* approximately 6.50 cts., encircled by small old-mine single-cut diamonds, within looping ribbons and florets, topped by 4 old European-cut diamonds approximately 1.00 ct., suspending one pear-shaped diamond approximately .50 ct., set throughout with numerous old European-cut diamonds, completed by a delicate filigree chain, circa 1910, approximately 12.5 dwt. Length 15 1/4 inches.
With AGTA report no. 94016212 stating that the country of origin is Burma, no indications of heating.

The Collection of Hugh J. Grant and Lucie

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold for $27,500 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Sapphire: Lovely bright blue; good color concentration; slightly watery; shallow pavilion, with certificate.
Diamonds: I - J, mostly VS, several SI
Top section with 3 larger diamonds not original. Minor solder repair on lower ribbon supporting pear-shaped diamond, possibly added later. Ribbon slightly off center.
Well made, good condition.
2 7/8 x 1 3/4"


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Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold for $27,500 (includes buyer's premium)

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Important Estate Jewelry

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