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Chaumet, rare platinum and 750 white gold bracelet, 4 sapphires, two are certified Ceylan not heated of respectively 17.64 and 22.61 carats according to SSEF reports n° 116756 and n° 116702 dated 07/04/21 and 14/04/21, between each sapphire an old cut diamond set stylised flower motif, signed, length 18.5 cm Origin : French aristocratic family

Chaumet and aristocracy Lots 352 and 353 are Chaumet's creations, jeweler of the great aristocratic French families during the 19th and 20th century.

In the great aristocratic tradition, the alley of the actual owner acquires in 1939 in Paris a spectacular diamond and sapphire sautoir transformable in two bracelets.

Trirty years later, in 1970, the owner brings the parrure back to Chaumet for a transformation into different jewels, among them a magnificent flower brooch (lot 352) and an impressive sapphire and diamond bracelet (lot 353), diamonds and sapphires are taken out of their original mounts and are reset in spectacular new designs by Chaumet.

Non heated Ceylon sapphires

Since antiquity, Ceylon sapphires are sought after for their rarity and their quality. Symbol of nobless, truth and sincerity, they were royal, hight aristocracy and clergy's favorite gems.

Sapphires included in lots 352 et 353 are exceptionals : their origin come from rare Ceylon mines and contrary to most of other sapphires found on the market, no treatment have occured after their extraction. World most recognized on the analytic market Gübelin and SSEF laboratories, both have confirmed our observations delivering certificats on 3 of the most important stones.

Lot 353
Estimate
CHF 80 000 - 120,000
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 80 000

Description

Chaumet, rare platinum and 750 white gold bracelet, 4 sapphires, two are certified Ceylan not heated of respectively 17.64 and 22.61 carats according to SSEF reports n° 116756 and n° 116702 dated 07/04/21 and 14/04/21, between each sapphire an old cut diamond set stylised flower motif, signed, length 18.5 cm
Origin : French aristocratic family

Chaumet and aristocracy
Lots 352 and 353 are Chaumet's creations, jeweler of the great aristocratic French families during the 19th and 20th century.

In the great aristocratic tradition, the alley of the actual owner acquires in 1939 in Paris a spectacular diamond and sapphire sautoir transformable in two bracelets.

Trirty years later, in 1970, the owner brings the parrure back to Chaumet for a transformation into different jewels, among them a magnificent flower brooch (lot 352) and an impressive sapphire and diamond bracelet (lot 353), diamonds and sapphires are taken out of their original mounts and are reset in spectacular new designs by Chaumet.

Non heated Ceylon sapphires

Since antiquity, Ceylon sapphires are sought after for their rarity and their quality. Symbol of nobless, truth and sincerity, they were royal, hight aristocracy and clergy's favorite gems.

Sapphires included in lots 352 et 353 are exceptionals : their origin come from rare Ceylon mines and contrary to most of other sapphires found on the market, no treatment have occured after their extraction. World most recognized on the analytic market Gübelin and SSEF laboratories, both have confirmed our observations delivering certificats on 3 of the most important stones.

Condition report

Mount: overall condition is good. Shows signs of normal wear with some minor scratches on the metal. Clasp and security works.
Hallmarks: 'Chaumet Paris' / French essay / makers mark 'Chaumet'

Gems: Overall condition is good. Presence of abrasion and chips.

Sapphires according to reports:
Blue of medium string saturation
21.82x15.51x6.95 mm
18.94x12.72x8.01 mm

2 oval cut sapphires, non certified :
15.93x11.74x8.88 mm, weight approx. 13.9 carats
15.97x11.67x5.30 mm, weight approx. 8.3 carats
Probably not heated

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