Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 14.36 carats, within a border and openwork gallery set with single-cut diamonds, the bifurcated shoulders and hoop similarly set, mounted in white gold,

Please note that this sapphire is illustrated unmounted in the catalogue and has been later mounted by Manuel Bouvier. Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 14.36 carats, within a border and openwork gallery set with single-cut diamonds, the bifurcated shoulders and hoop similarly set, mounted in white gold, size 52, signed MaB for Manuel Bouvier. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. The remarkable clear sapphire of a rich blue hue with medium strong colour saturation. For further details please refer to the duplicate of SSEF report, originally issued in 2000. One small sapphire set next to the MaB maker's mark. In very good condition.
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