£10,000
An Edwardian 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond Toi et Moi ring of hourglass form, the 6.5x6.1x3.4mm pear shaped old cut diamond measuring approx. 0.9cts, the sapphire measuring approx. 1.1ct, the band set with eight old cut diamonds, size L, 2.5g
Provenance: given by American heiress and socialite Barbara Woolworth Hutton (1912-1979) to her goddaughter Jean Diana Morley Kennerley, and thence by descent through the family.
Hutton was known for her lavish lifestyle and unparalleled collection of important jewellery, which included pieces from renowned jewellers such as Cartier, Chaumet, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari. In 2014 a jade necklace owned by Hutton sold at Sotheby’s for a record price- the highest price ever achieved at auction for both a piece of jade jewellery and Cartier jewellery- of $27 million dollars. Lot 64 in this sale, the emerald and diamond double flower ring, embodies Hutton’s taste in jewellery in its impressive scale and unsparing use of precious gemstones.
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