Sapphire ring soars to Irish highest price for jewellery at auction

The sale of Fine Jewellery & Ladies Watches at Adam’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Dublin on May 13 included an impressive retro sapphire and diamond ‘tank’ ring, c.1940, that came for sale from the ‘private collection of a Continental lady’.

Its centrepiece is a 6.22ct old-cut sapphire of a deep royal blue hue that came with certification…

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