Sent by Nandasiri Jasentuliyana that erudite Richmond sportsman residing, now, in USA
A quarter page ad in the June 27 edition of the New York Times glorifies the “sunset splendor of an Oscar Heyman Ceylon sapphire” up for sale. The ad reads: “Coveted mine. Rare hue. Revered designer”.
“This exceptional 10.68 carat vivid orange sapphire hails from the legendary mines of Ceylon.” The sapphire is available with M.S. Rau, a seller of fine art, antiques and gems, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since 1912, the ad claims, the store has specialized in the world’s finest jewelry.
But the ad does not carry a price tag.
Any Takers???
A THUPPAHI NOTE: the pictures of the gem I have picked up from that firm’s advertisements may not be quite item on the market. IF it is, indeed, the item now on the market, I would distance myself from anyone bearing such an appalling ugly object.
