Centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 32.06 carats, flanked by two half-moon-shaped diamonds, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the basket, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 7¼
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 7122684726, dated 22 June 2012, stating that the 32.06 carat sapphire is natural, Blue colour, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating;
Gübelin report numbered 12055229, dated 14 May 2012, stating that the 32.06 carat sapphire is natural, Blue colour, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating;
SSEF report numbered 60457, dated 29 August 2011, stating that the 32.070 carat sapphire is natural, Blue colour of medium strong saturation, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
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BURMESE SAPPHIRE
As blue sapphires symbolise royalty, nobility and sincerity, they have a significant role in the history
and religions of many countries. They performed the role of a guardian gem in Ancient Greece and
Rome, and were believed to have possessed a mysterious link between heaven and Earth. Sapphires
are valued by Buddhists as a gem which gives Spiritual Light, bringing peace and happiness to its
owner. Meanwhile in the Jewish religion, the sapphire was described as a seal-stone in the ring of
King Solomon. According to Exodus XXIV.10, the sapphire was referred to as: “There was under his
feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his dearness.”
From the beliefs of the Ancient Greek to the many religions, a conclusion can be drawn stating that
the sapphire is a highly respected gemstone, representing morality and faith.
Burma is one of the homes of the most divine and important sapphires of the world. As the demand
continues to increase, the supply rapidly drops, causing the number of gems to diminish greatly in
number. Lately, it is even more difficult to unearth large, untreated sapphires in the Burmese mines.
To be presented in Tiancheng International’s upcoming sale includes a 32.06-carat natural Burmese
unheated sapphire ring (Lot 67). This sapphire of significant size possesses an intense vibrant blue
colour and great clarity. It is an irresistible charm that is considered an extremely incomparable true
gift from nature.