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5 Most Expensive Sapphires Sold At Auction

5 Most Expensive Sapphires Sold At Auction Blue Belle of Asia – The Most Expensive Blue Sapphire The Blue Belle Of Asia earns the title of the most expensive blue sapphire in the world, after selling for $17,305,996 at Christie’s Geneva in November 2014. This 392.52-carat untreated Ceylon sapphire features a cushion-cut stone that draws your gaze into the depths of its captivating blue prism. The stone set a world record for the highest price paid at auction for a sapphire! The Kashmir Sapphire – An Amazing Deep Blue Gemstone This 28.18-carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring sold for $5,093,000 at Sotheby’s NYC in April of 2014. The spectacular, unheated deep blue gem is encircled by tapered baguette diamonds in a ballerina setting. The setting, like a ballerina’s tutu, draws your eye to the deep velvety blue of this prized stone. The Richelieu Sapphire – The Vintage Blue Sapphire The Richelieu Sapphires were auctioned at Sotheby’s Geneva for $8,358,520 in November 2013 at 26.66 and 20.88-carats respectively. Each piece of this enchanting pair is set with a untreated cushion-shaped sapphire suspended from a star set with diamonds. It was presented as a wedding gift to the Odile de Richelieu in the 17th century and has made it’s way to one lucky modern day lady. It goes to show, good style and taste are eternal. The Oval Beauty – A Burmese Sapphire This 114.74-carat untreated Burmese Sapphire, sold for $7,223,285 at Sotheby’s Geneva in November 2013. A natural sapphire from Burma of this color with it’s quality and size is a rarity. We can’t imagine what the owner’s plans are for this whopping stone but we’re pretty sure this cornflower blue beauty will shine on any item of jewelry with the right design. Antique Style Sapphire and Diamond Brooch – The Purest Sapphire A Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Brooch weighing 130.50-carats sold at Christie’s Geneva in May 2011 for $7,127,453. This cushion-shaped unthreated blue sapphire mounted in gold and silver is framed by rose-cut diamonds. The Swiss gemological institute documented the stone as having qualities of the finest sapphires with well balanced trace elements, making it a clear, pure blue. Facebook ►   / travel-update-1990524821216177   Twitter ►   / travelupdate30   Google+ ► https://plus.google.com/1155673503966... Please Like & Subscribe Travel Update    • 5 Most Expensive Sapphires Sold At Auction