Lot description
The brooch set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 102.91 carats, within a frame of cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, together with a ring mount set with two triangular-shaped diamonds, both with maker's mark for Jacques Timey; can also been worn as a bangle, designed and signed by David Webb, brooch 7.5(L) x 6.5(W) cm, ring size 6 Gübelin, 2016, report no. 16112010, 102.91 carats, Sri Lanka, no indications of heating, also accompanied with information sheet titled ‘unheated sapphires' AGL, 2016, report no. 1080129, 102.91 carats, Ceylon(Sri Lanka), no gemological evidence of heat Also accompanied by a Harry Winston invoice Harry Winston is a world-renowned jewelry brand; it is also known as “Jeweler to the Stars” and “King of diamonds”. As early as 1944, it became the first jeweler to sponsor the Oscars. The tradition of star-studded red carpets wearing gorgeous jewelry has been set off; the influence of its Jewelry has since expanded and left an irreplaceable position. Besides Hollywood’s famous movie stars, even the royal family of Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Windsor, the Iranian kings, and other royal family members are really fond of Harry Winston’s jewelry. Harry Winston has a high standard for the selection of stones and has always selected only the finest gem materials. This extraordinary brooch has a center stone set with a sapphire of more than 102 carats from Sri Lanka. Its clarity, size, color saturation, and lack of treatment is exceedingly rare. In terms of design, the brooch is magnificent and grand, and can be detached and worn as a ring. The design was led by Jacques Timey to highlight its fascinating glamour. The design of the bracelet was added by the talented jewelry designer David Webb many years later. The bold and unique shape adds an extraordinary temperament to the whole piece of jewelry. From ancient times to the present, blue seems to have always been given a mysterious and noble destiny and a sacred halo. It is the color of the sky and the color of the abode of God in the Bible. Sapphire is considered to be a supernatural product representing auspiciousness. The prestigious "Stone of Heaven" has supernatural colors that cannot be expressed by conventional art forms. The highly saturated blue and indigo color combines the two characteristics of profound, bright and dazzling at the same time. The noble and heavy glory makes people indulge in fascination. Blue sapphires signify an elegant temperament of loyalty, faithfulness, love and honesty, as well as supreme power, thus gaining admiration from royal families over the years worldwide and is an indispensable accessory for the crowns and dresses of royal families around the world. Therefore, it is also revered as the "Emperor's Stone". A famous example of this, would be the sapphire engagement ring of Princess Kate and Prince William of Great Britain. The ring had once been the engagement ring of Prince William’s parents, Princess Diana and Prince Charles, as well; demonstrating its ability to preserve heritage and value. Apart from royal associations, sapphires are frequently used in religious ornaments. It is commonly viewed to have mysterious and supernatural qualities. During the medieval times, Christian ministers often wore rings inlaid with sapphires because the color is reminiscent of the sky and the sea: a symbol of heaven. As early as the ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Greek ages, sapphires were used to decorate churches and monasteries, even as ritual tributes at times. Sapphire has legendary qualities, and its many characteristics are also synonymous with the best sapphire. The most acclaimed of these is the grading "Royal Blue", which has the most magnificent and breathtaking color among gems. The luster, transparency, and color of "Royal Blue" gemstones are all formed naturally, fascinating and intoxicating. This luminous and extreme
