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GENEVA: The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this May’s magnificent jewels sales in Geneva.
Gems worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s adopted daughter also dazzle among the historic treasures being sold by Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses on May 11 and 12.
The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.
Kashmir sapphires of over 30 carats are very rare. It is being sold alongside a cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire weighing 25.97 carats and the pair are estimated to fetch $2-3 million.
GENEVA: The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this May’s magnificent jewels sales in Geneva.
Gems worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s adopted daughter also dazzle among the historic treasures being sold by Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses on May 11 and 12.
The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.
Kashmir sapphires of over 30 carats are very rare. It is being sold alongside a cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire weighing 25.97 carats and the pair are estimated to fetch $2-3 million.
Largest diamond ever cut in Russia, the Alrosa Spectacle, will also be auctioned
1 of 9 Geneva: The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this year s May magnificent jewels sales in Geneva. Gems worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte s adopted daughter also dazzle among the historic treasures being sold by Sotheby s and Christie s auction houses on May 11 and 12. Image Credit: Reuters
2 of 9 The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998. Kashmir sapphires of over 30 carats are very rare.
Rare Kashmir sapphire glitters in Geneva auction
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07/05/2021 - 16:02 The 55-carat Kashmir sapphire is the biggest to come to auction Fabrice COFFRINI AFP 4 min
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The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this year s May magnificent jewels sales in Geneva.
Gems worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte s adopted daughter also dazzle among the historic treasures being sold by Sotheby s and Christie s auction houses on May 11 and 12.
The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.