LOT 16  FABERGÉ, A YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT  

FABERGÉ, A YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANTODESSA 1908-1917The cushion shaped yellow sapphire wit...

FABERGÉ, A YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANTODESSA 1908-1917The cushion shaped yellow sapphire within a rose cut diamond border and tapered radiating openwork surround and ribbon bow surmount, sapphire weighing approximately 23.00 carats, stamped KF in Cyrillic, 56 standard, in a fitted case by WartskiSize/dimensions: 4.7cm longGross weight: 8.6 gramsOffered for sale with a GCS report, no. 5785-0770, dated 17th December 2024, stating:Variety: Natural yellow sapphireOrigin: BasalticComment: no indication of heatingProvenance:Private CollectionPurchased from Wartski, November 2003Exhibited, 'Fabergé and the Russian Jewellers', Wartski, May 2006 All diamonds present. Sapphire of a slightly orangey yellow hue with good saturation and transparency. Small natural inclusions visible upon closer inspection, minor surface nicks. Some tarnish to mount.