18ct white gold, black sapphire and diamond 'Stella' necklace, Stefano Canturi for Canturi, 2015
Estimate $80,000 – $120,000
PROPERTY FROM MELISSA LOUISE CADDICK (RECEIVERS APPOINTED), SYDNEY
Set to the front with an articulated line of 13 cushion-shaped claw-set black sapphires each framed by an open work offset mosaic halo of claw-set baguette and carré-cut diamonds and connected by claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a line of circular motifs pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a clasp accented by an oval pink tourmaline cabochon framed by a border of brilliant-cut diamonds and baguette black sapphires, the black sapphires, diamonds and pink tourmaline together weighing 152.37, 31.81 and 5.22 carats respectively, gross weight approximately 166 grams, inner circumference 530mm, adjustable, signed S Canturi and Canturi.
Accompanied by:
a GSL gemstone authentication report numbered AA45373, dated 21 February 2014, stating that the black sapphire set to the front of the necklace weighs 83.03 carats, is natural black sapphire and of Queensland, Australia origin.
a Canturi presentation pouch, box and outer box.
- Lot Sold $130,000 (Hammer Price)
- $159,545 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Canturi, Sydney, acquired on 6 June 2015, $370,000
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |