A sapphire and diamond ring containing a newly identified Kashmir sapphire is due to be auctioned by Adam’s of Dublin on 13 May 2025, as part of its Fine Jewellery and Ladies’ Watches sale. The 6.22 carat stone, previously thought to be of unknown origin, has been certified as a Kashmir sapphire by two gemmological laboratories.Identification and ReappraisalThe ring, catalogued as Lot 23, is described as “of tank design, centring a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 6.22cts, between old brilliant and tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, and between baguette-cut diamond borders.” The piece dates to the 1940s and was originally valued between €8,000 and…

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