GENEVA: The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this May’s magnificent jewels sales in Geneva.
Gems worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s adopted daughter also dazzle among the historic treasures being sold by Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses on May 11 and 12.
The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.
Kashmir sapphires of over 30 carats are very rare. It is being sold alongside a cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire weighing 25.97 carats and the pair are estimated to fetch $2-3 million.
Largest diamond ever cut in Russia, the Alrosa Spectacle, will also be auctioned
1 of 9 Geneva: The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this year s May magnificent jewels sales in Geneva. Gems worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte s adopted daughter also dazzle among the historic treasures being sold by Sotheby s and Christie s auction houses on May 11 and 12. Image Credit: Reuters
2 of 9 The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998. Kashmir sapphires of over 30 carats are very rare.
Rare Kashmir sapphire glitters in Geneva auction
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07/05/2021 - 16:02 The 55-carat Kashmir sapphire is the biggest to come to auction Fabrice COFFRINI AFP 4 min
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The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this year s May magnificent jewels sales in Geneva.
Gems worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte s adopted daughter also dazzle among the historic treasures being sold by Sotheby s and Christie s auction houses on May 11 and 12.
The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.
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Adil Teli, a Budgam cyclist who holds the record for K2K, a rare feat he achieved in March 2021.
Aiming at breaking the Guinness World Record (GWR) of the fastest K2K(Kashmir to Kanyakumari) journey, Adil Teli, 23, pedalled the nearly 3,600 km journey in just eight days, 1 hour and 37 minutes. He lives in Narbal, in the city periphery.
Adil started from Srinagar on March 22, at 7:30 am and reached his destination on March 30 around 9 am. His last major record was cycling 440-km Srinagar –Leh distance – all hilly and hugely high altitude, in 26.30 hours. GWR is yet to certify the record as Teli is in the process of submitting his evidence. A Nasik resident, Om Mahajan, 17, holds the GWR record of covering K2K in eight days, 7 hours and 38 minutes. He said he cycled on NH-44 20 hours a day despite high temperature and humid conditions. He was accompanied by an 8-member team including a physiotherapist, a nutritionist, a mechanic and a camera crew. Abraq Agro, one of Kashm
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