Before technology and expertise existed to facet precious gems, people adorned themselves with uncut stones. In fact, some varieties benefit from that particular shape: a cat’s eye chrysoberyl exhibits chatoyancy, referring to the catlike eye that’s visible across the stone; star sapphires and star rubies show varying degrees of asterism, a pleasing star effect, often amid a ballerina setting of baguette-cut diamonds. Emeralds can be attractively polished in classic sugarloaf shapes and highly durable cabochon sapphires commonly decorate the stem and crown of high-end wristwatches.
Lot 359
An Emerald, Diamond and Platinum Ring
Set with a cabochon emerald weighing approximately 7.00 carats, amid round and baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat, mounted in platinum
Estimate: $4,000-6,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 94
A Rubellite Tourmaline, Diamond and Two-Tone Gold Ring, by Karl Stittgen
Fashioned with a broad shank and shoulders, the deep gallery centering a large oval cabochon rubellite tourmaline weighing approximately 30.00 carats, accented by a duo of curved rows set with round diamonds, mounted in highly polished 18k white and yellow gold, maker’s mark for Karl Stittgen
Estimate: $3,000-4,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 58
A Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Ballerina Ring
Centering a cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 24.85 carats, amid an undulating surround of baguette-cut and round diamonds weighing approximately 2.45 carats, mounted in platinum
With report 2205139598 dated 21 March 2019 from the Gemological Institute of America stating natural star sapphire. No indications of heating.
Estimate: $6,500-7,500 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 292
An Art Deco Emerald, Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Centering a sugarloaf emerald weighing approximately 2.90 carats, flanked by tapering channels of calibré-cut emeralds, amid scalloped diamond borders, mounted in platinum
Estimate: $3,000-4,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 355
A Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Ring
Centering an inset oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 4.10 carats, amid a pair of inset old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in platinum
Estimate: $2,000-2,500 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 330
A Star Sapphire, Diamond and White Gold Ring
Centering a round star sapphire weighing approximately 12.50 carats, framed by old-cut diamonds, mounted in 14k white gold
Estimate: $1,500-2,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 121
A Gentleman’s White Gold ‘Pasha’ Wristwatch, by Cartier
Automatic movement, circular case with rotating bezel graduated for 60 units, silvered guilloché dial with applied Arabic numerals, luminescent dots and hands, date aperture, sweep seconds, screw-down sapphire cabochon-set winder cap, transparent case back, completed by a Cartier bracelet with concealed double déployant clasp, in 18k white gold, inner circumference 6 1/2 inches
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 CAD
Lot DetailsLot 332
A Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Pendant and Chain Necklace
Centering an oval cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 20.00 carats, amid a double frame of old-cut diamonds, together with a fine trace linking chain, mounted in platinum, length 15 inches
With report CS85524 dated 10 June 2016 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating country of origin as Ceylon (Sri Lanka). No gemological evidence of heat. Clarity enhancement: none.
Estimate: $9,500-11,000 CAD
Lot DetailsArt Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet by Cartier, circa 1925.
June 23, 2019
Get ready for another dazzling selection of exquisite jewels, impressive diamonds and fine selection of emeralds, rubies, sapphires in the upcoming Dupuis auction.
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