Surprise for owner as rare sapphires in sealed vault for four decades could fetch 550,000 at auction

"Rare Kashmir sapphire brooches given as wedding gift to go under hammer at Adams"

"Two sapphire brooches kept in a sealed family vault for almost 40 years are now estimated to be worth eye-watering sums to the surprise of their Irish owner."

"The extremely rare Kashmir sapphire brooches, one valued at up to €300,000 and the other €250,000, are to go under the hammer at Adams auction house on September 9."

Two Kashmir sapphire brooches were originally given as a wedding gift and remained in a sealed family vault for almost 40 years. The brooches are described as extremely rare Kashmir sapphires. One brooch is estimated at up to €300,000 and the other at €250,000. The Irish owner was surprised by the high valuations. Both brooches are consigned to Adams auction house and are scheduled to go under the hammer on September 9. The rarity and provenance of the stones contribute to their significant estimated values.

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