








The Charlotte Waterhouse Cornflower Sapphire — Certified Platinum, Madagascar 1891 (20 Carats)
An heirloom of extraordinary grace, this certified 20-carat Cornflower Sapphire was acquired in Madagascar in 1891 and set in pure platinum — a pairing that epitomizes both rarity and refinement. Once belonging to Charlotte Waterhouse, the family matriarch whose discerning eye shaped generations of collectors, this sapphire embodies the luminous depth of her legacy. Its distinctive cornflower hue — the most sought-after shade among connoisseurs — radiates a soft brilliance that captures the serenity of a late-afternoon sky. The stone’s clarity and even saturation are exceptional, and the craftsmanship of its platinum setting speaks to an era when jewels were not merely worn but cherished as living art.
This piece represents the height of nineteenth-century gemstone artistry and remains in pristine condition — a museum-worthy treasure of provenance, purity, and poetic beauty.
An heirloom of extraordinary grace, this certified 20-carat Cornflower Sapphire was acquired in Madagascar in 1891 and set in pure platinum — a pairing that epitomizes both rarity and refinement. Once belonging to Charlotte Waterhouse, the family matriarch whose discerning eye shaped generations of collectors, this sapphire embodies the luminous depth of her legacy. Its distinctive cornflower hue — the most sought-after shade among connoisseurs — radiates a soft brilliance that captures the serenity of a late-afternoon sky. The stone’s clarity and even saturation are exceptional, and the craftsmanship of its platinum setting speaks to an era when jewels were not merely worn but cherished as living art.
This piece represents the height of nineteenth-century gemstone artistry and remains in pristine condition — a museum-worthy treasure of provenance, purity, and poetic beauty.