Name: Auction: A sapphire intaglio ring, late 19th / early 20th century
Brand: Lyon & Turnbull
Price: 8820 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Our October London Jewellery auction showcases a curated selection of fine jewellery featuring exceptional antique and contemporary jewels. &nbsp;A highlight are a number of remarkable gemstones including a natural Fancy Intense Purplish Pink diamond, a natural pearl necklace from Boucheron, impressive natural diamonds, Colombian emeralds and Sri Lankan sapphires.&nbsp;Design led jewels make up a large portion of the auction including contemporary pieces from Kevin Coates, Art Deco pieces from Mauboussin, British 1970s works from John Donald, a Fabergé egg and Josephine Baker’s personal desk seal.Of particular interest is the private collection of former First Lady Yolette Leconte Magloire including a significant Cartier retro bracelet, a Van Cleef &amp; Arpels pendant and natural conch pearls.Buyer's Guide:

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The faceted sapphire, carved to depict Athena in profile looking right, in a bezel-setting, intaglio measures approx. 11.0x10.0mm, ring size P½For a similar lot that sold recently at auction see Bonhams, Knightsbridge, London, 13 October 2016, lot 136.&nbsp;

A sapphire intaglio ring, late 19th / early 20th century

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