KASHMIR. A VERY RARE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, CIRCA 1890-1900. UPDATE: THIS MADE €102,000 at hammer
This Kashmir sapphire ring is at Adam’s sale of fine jewellery and ladies watches on May 12. The estimate is €50,000-90,000. It is accompanied by a report dated December 2025 from the SSEF laboratory in Switzerland, stating that the antique cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 3.532 carats is of Kashmir origin with no indications of heating. Kashmir sapphires hold a unique place in the world of gemstones and are distinguished by their colour and velvety appearance. The catalogue for the sale is online. Adam’s will not allow internet bidding on this lot.
This was a hugely successful sale for Adam’s. A pair of early 20th century pearl and diamond earrings made €340,000 at hammer, a fancy intense yellow diamond pendant made €190,000, a c1970 diamond demi parure attributed to Harry Winston made €150,000 and a pear shaped 12.48 carat diamond single stone ring of fancy intense yellowish brown colour made €115,000.
THIS PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS MADE €340,000 AT HAMMER