Lot 205
A selection of four sapphires and a sinhalite, to include three oval-shape sapphires, a circular...
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Lot 205
A selection of four sapphires and a sinhalite, to include three oval-shape sapphires, a circular...
Lot 205
Lot Description
A selection of four sapphires and a sinhalite, to include three oval-shape sapphires, a circular purple star sapphire cabochon and an oval-shape yellow-brown sinhalite. Total sapphire weight 8.49cts.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
The lot is in good overall condition with minor abrasions. The blue sapphires are not symmetric and have some natural fissures/surface indentations. The sapphires are a medium blue hue with good saturation and tone. The sapphires have moderate colour zoning. The sinhalite is a medium strong yellowish brown hue with good clarity. Estimated sinhalite weight 7.02cts. Estimated sapphire weights 3.42cts, 1.28cts and 1.13cts. The star sapphire has a weak asterism and is a greyish light purplish hue. Estimated star sapphire weight 2.66cts. **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT WILL CARRY VAT AT 20% ON THE HAMMER PRICE**
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