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MATTHEW ELY EXCEPTIONAL SAPPHIRE, ARGYLE PINK DIAMOND AND COLOURED DIAMOND RING
Centring a claw-set oval sapphire weighing 17.94 carats, to a shoulder set with a 0.31 carat cushion-shaped Argyle pink diamond within a surround of mixed-cut fancy pink to purple-ish pink coloured diamonds graduating in colour to near-colourless diamonds, the fancy pink and near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 0.43 carats and 2.34 carats respectivelty, mounted in platinum, size P1/2, gross weight approximately 15.16 grams, maker's mark for Matthew Ely.
Accompanied by:
a LOTUS Gemology report numbered 8710-9865, dated 22 March 2018, stating that the blue sapphire is natural, unheated, of Sri Lankan origin;
a GSL report authentication report numbered AA71512, dated 3 December 2025, stating that the blue sapphire is natural, unheated, of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin;
a GIA report (gia.edu/report-check-landing) numbered 6203425419, dated 15 July 2019 stating that the 0.31 carat diamond is natural, fancy deep pink, even colour;
an Argyle Pink Diamonds Gem Identification and Authenticity Document numbered 402196, dated 11 March 2019 stating that the 0.31 carat diamond is natural, 3P colour, SI2 clarity;
a Matthew Ely Retail Replacement document, numbered 001-20250414-SW1, dated 10 April 2025.
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Lot 125
Centring a claw-set oval sapphire weighing 17.94 carats, to a shoulder set with a 0.31 carat cushion-shaped Argyle pink diamond within a surround of mixed-cut fancy pink to purple-ish pink coloured diamonds graduating in colour to near-colourless diamonds, the fancy pink and near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 0.43 carats and 2.34 carats respectivelty, mounted in platinum, size P1/2, gross weight approximately 15.16 grams, maker's mark for Matthew Ely.
Accompanied by:
a LOTUS Gemology report numbered 8710-9865, dated 22 March 2018, stating that the blue sapphire is natural, unheated, of Sri Lankan origin;
a GSL report authentication report numbered AA71512, dated 3 December 2025, stating that the blue sapphire is natural, unheated, of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin;
a GIA report (gia.edu/report-check-landing) numbered 6203425419, dated 15 July 2019 stating that the 0.31 carat diamond is natural, fancy deep pink, even colour;
an Argyle Pink Diamonds Gem Identification and Authenticity Document numbered 402196, dated 11 March 2019 stating that the 0.31 carat diamond is natural, 3P colour, SI2 clarity;
a Matthew Ely Retail Replacement document, numbered 001-20250414-SW1, dated 10 April 2025.
Estimate $300,000 - $400,000
Fine Jewels Sydney
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8813
6:00pm - 21 April 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
BRIS: Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar, 11am - 5pm, 54 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe
MEL: Fri 10 - Sun 12 Apr, 11am - 5pm, 2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
SYD: Fri 17 - Sun 19 Apr, 11am - 5pm, The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street,
Woollahra
CONTACT
Lauren Boustridge
lauren.boustridge@leonardjoel.com.au