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Lot 55 · Fine Jewellery

A Pair of Sapphire Earclips

A Pair Of Sapphire Earclips, By

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Estimate
£1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,977–$2,966
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Fine Jewellery, London (South Kensington) · 5 December 2006
Record ID
TB-2026-5611042
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Pair Of Sapphire Earclips, By, A PAIR OF SAPPHIRE EARCLIPS. Christie's, 5 Dec 2006, lot 55. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5611042.

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From the same sale Fine Jewellery · Dec 2006

LotArtistEstimateResult
A diamond clip-brooch A diamond clip-brooch £400–£600
A Charm Bracelet Charm Bracelet £400–£600
A Diamond Pendant Diamond Pendant £1,800–£2,500
A Ruby Five Stone Ring A RUBY FIVE STONE RING £1,500–£2,000
A victorian gold bangle A victorian gold bangle £300–£400
A Late 19Th Century Gold, Garnet and Rose-Cut Diamond Brooch A LATE 19TH CENTURY GOLD, GARNET AND ROSE-CUT DIAMOND BROOCH £300–£400

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