26ct. Sapphire to Headline Sotheby’s Geneva Auction

The 25.87-carat sapphire ring leading the auction at Sotheby's image

Sotheby’s is offering a 25.87-carat sapphire ring at its upcoming auction in Geneva.

The piece centers an oval-shaped Ceylon sapphire between two trapezoid-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats. With an upper estimate of CHF 170,000 ($206,247), it will lead the November 13 Fine Jewelry sale, according to the auction house’s website. 

Sotheby’s is offering over 300 jewels, including lots from famous designers such as Cartier, Chaumet, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Here are the rest of the top five pieces:

This bracelet comprises 24.50 carats of oval and cushion-shaped Burmese rubies, in a frame containing 22.97 carats of marquise-shaped and step- and brilliant-cut diamonds at Sotheby's image
Estimate: CHF 85,000 to CHF 130,000 ($103,124 to $157,718)
This bracelet comprises 24.50 carats of oval and cushion-shaped Burmese rubies, in a frame containing 22.97 carats of marquise-shaped and step- and brilliant-cut diamonds.
A diamond rivière bracelet designed as an irregular line features 26 cushion-shaped diamonds with a total weight of 27.52 carats, of E to F color and VVS1 to VS1 clarity at Sotheby's image
Estimate: CHF 85,000 to CHF 130,000 ($103,124 to $157,718)
A diamond rivière bracelet designed as an irregular line features 26 cushion-shaped diamonds with a total weight of 27.52 carats, of E to F color and VVS1 to VS1 clarity.
A late-1930s bib-style-design Jacques Lacloche necklace features brilliant- and circular-cut diamonds and square-cut diamond accents, weighing a total of 43 carats at Sotheby's image
Estimate: CHF 90,000 to CHF 120,000 ($109,190 to $145,586)
A late-1930s bib-style-design Jacques Lacloche necklace features brilliant- and circular-cut diamonds and square-cut diamond accents, weighing a total of 43 carats.
A ring bearing an oval modified brilliant-cut, 8.14-carat, fancy-intense-yellow, SI1 diamond with a pair of tapered baguette diamond side stones at Sotheby's image
Estimate: CHF 75,000 to CHF 100,000 ($90,991 to $121,322)
A ring bearing an oval modified brilliant-cut, 8.14-carat, fancy-intense-yellow, SI1 diamond with a pair of tapered baguette diamond side stones.

Image: The 25.87-carat sapphire ring leading the auction. (Sotheby’s)

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