The Most Expensive Sapphire, Times Two

October 9, 2014 Cheryl Kremkow Jewelry Trends Tags: Kashmir sapphire, Most expensive, Sapphire, Sotheby's, World record 5 Comments

Sotheby’s set a new world record for the most expensive sapphire at its October 7 auction in Hong Kong. Then it broke that record again at the same auction.

First, this stunning Cartier sapphire and emerald ring sold for $2.3 million, setting a new record sapphire price per carat of $193,975.

This sapphire and emerald ring by Cartier was briefly the most expensive sapphire in the world, before a second sapphire at the same Sotheby's auction broke the record.

Then this 17.16-carat, unheated Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring sold for $4.1 million, setting a new world record sapphire price per carat of $236,404.

This 17.16-carat Kashmir sapphire ring is the most expensive sapphire. It sold at Sotheby's for $4.06 million, a record $236,404 per carat.

The previous record price per carat for a sapphire was set by a 28.18-carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring that sold for $5,093,000, or $180,731 per carat, at Sotheby’s New York in April 2014.

This 28.18-carat Kashmir sapphire was once the most expensive sapphire, selling for $5 million in April 2014, or $180,731 per carat.

Which is your favorite? For me, desire the fact that I want to dive into the big blues, it’s that divinely Art Deco Cartier ring.

About Cheryl Kremkow

From the blue kimberlite pipes of Botswana to the red carpet of the Oscars, Cheryl Kremkow has enjoyed every minute of her front-row seat to the world’s most fascinating business. She has covered gems and jewelry for media around the world for 25 years. Her company Citrine Media specializes in branding, trend forecasting, content strategy, and online media.

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Dalia Shteiman 8 years Reply

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