Credit Christie’s
Property of a Royal Family: Early 19th century sapphire and diamond ring. Octagonal step-cut sapphire, single and old-cut diamonds, gold, circa 1800, ring size 6½.
The nine pieces, including a tiara, one collier, one pair of earrings, two pendants and brooches as well as one ring and one bracelet will be offered as individual lots for sale at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva on 12 May 2021. A total of 38 sapphires originating from Ceylon were used to create this parure in the early 1800s.
