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Lot 21 · Important Jewellery

A Sapphire Single-Stone Ring

A Sapphire Single-stone Ring

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Estimate
£4,500–£5,500 hammer ≈ $7,785–$9,515
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Important Jewellery , London · 7 December 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-5736526
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Sapphire Single-stone Ring, A SAPPHIRE SINGLE-STONE RING. Christie's, 7 Dec 2005, lot 21. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5736526.

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A Sapphire Single-stone Ring, A SAPPHIRE SINGLE-STONE RING. Christie's, 7 Dec 2005, lot 21. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5736526.

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From the same sale Important Jewellery · Dec 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Diamond Ring, by Verdura A DIAMOND RING, BY VERDURA £7,000–£9,000
A Fine Antique Enamel and Diamond-Set Orchid Brooch, by Tiffany A FINE ANTIQUE ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET ORCHID BROOCH, BY TIFFANY £10,000–£15,000
A Diamond Ring Diamond Ring £5,000–£7,000
A Diamond, Ruby and Moonstone Dress Set A DIAMOND, RUBY AND MOONSTONE DRESS SET £2,000–£2,500
A Pair of Diamond Ear Pendants A Pair Of Diamond Ear Pendants £2,800–£3,200
A Pair of Diamond Earrings Pair Of Diamond Earrings £4,000–£5,000

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A Sapphire Single-stone Ring 1957 $10,526 Bonhams, Oct 2015
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Sapphire And Diamond Ring Bulgari Bonhams, Mar 2021

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