Colours of Dawn

Unusual Necklace with Padparadscha & Blue Sapphire, c. 1890 & Later

€ 9,790.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Unusual Necklace with Padparadscha & Blue Sapphire, c. 1890 & Later

Description

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The variety of corundum called sapphire occurs in all colors - except red, because red corundum is called ruby. From classic blue to green and violet, sapphire covers a wide range of colors. This necklace provides an insight into this color palette, as it shows two natural sapphires in pastel shades reminiscent of the colors of a sunset. The upper of the two precious stones weighs around 1.47 ct and shines in a delicate apricot, a color known in sapphires as padparadscha. The name is derived from the Sinhalese name for the lotus blossom and refers to stones that resemble the blossoms of these flowers in color. The lower sapphire weighs around 3.95 ct and is a mild, dusky light blue, like the sky before a summer sunset. It is untreated, i.e. not heated: its color with subtle zoning is a product of nature. The cut alone gives it a fascinating depth. Both stones are set in prong settings that are as visually restrained as possible. They are connected by a narrow gold bar, a so-called "knife wire", which is set with a small pearl in the middle. This type of setting is typical of jewelry from the end of the 19th century. The firmly mounted pendant with its sapphires and natural pearl was once part of a larger piece of jewelry. In later times, it was changed to a necklace, possibly to make a more opulent piece of jewelry more wearable. We discovered the fine piece of jewelry as it is, in Great Britain. An independent expert opinion on the quality of the gemstones is included with the necklace.

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Colours of Dawn

€ 9,790.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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