Large Natural Pink Sapphire in 24 Carat Gold Mughal Ring

拍品描述

Burma, circa 18th century A.D. Comprising a solid round-section ring with a large, rectangular bezel set with a vibrant pink sugarloaf-shaped sapphire. Cf. the image of Queen Arjumand Banu Begum wearing similar rings in Dirlam, D.M., Rogers C.L., Weldon, R. ‘Gemstones in the Era of the Taj Mahal and the Mughals’ in Ems & Gemology, 2019, pp.294-319, fig.4. 20.3 grams, 33.21 mm overall, 16.21x17.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (1 1/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] From the private collection of Lord Ian Balfour, author of 'Famous Diamonds'; received by gift to the present owner circa 2001. Accompanied by a copy of a Gemmological Certification Services lab report invoice no.41731. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13268-251909. According to the GCS report, there is no indication of heating, and they have estimated the weight of the sapphire to be between 10 and 20 carats. Subsequent CT scanning has confirmed that the weight of the sapphire is 16.3 carats. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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