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2018 Spring Auctions
Important Jewels and Jadeite

828
IMPORTANT AND RARE 5.67- AND 5.61 CARAT NATURAL UNHEATED BURMESE MOGOK PIGEON’S BLOOD RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS


Each suspending a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 5.67 and 5.61 carats, decorated with variously-shaped diamonds totalling approximately 6.80 carats, mounted in platinum, 18 karat white and yellow gold.

SSEF numbered 95279 and 95280, 20 September 2017, stating the rubies are 5.678 and 5.617 carats, natural, Red of medium strong to strong saturation, Burmese (Myanmar) origin, no indication of heating;
GRS numbered GRS2017-088159 and GRS2017-088158, 7 August 2017, stating the rubies are 5.67 and 5.61 carats, natural, Vivid Red colour(GRS type “Pigeon’s Blood”), Burmese (Mogok, Myanmar) origin, no indication of thermal treatment;
GIA numbered 6252500745 and 1245621394, 14 April and 18 January 2017, stating the diamonds are 0.90 and 0.96 carats, natural, D and E colour, VS2 clarity.

Legendary Rubies
Natural rubies are very rare and precious, especially from the acclaimed provenance of Burma, the fabled Mogok valley. Among all the varieties of rubies the true pigeon blood red is the most precious and treasured. The flaming red hue of rubies evokes vivacity, passion, romance and power. Burmese believe it is a great gift from God and there are myths and legends about people who wear rubies are blessed with flourishing romance, longevity and auspiciousness to their descendants. Under the sunshine, Mogok-type rubies typically possess a red body colour and red UV-fluorescence. To be offered in this auction is an exemplar which possesses the distinctive characteristics of the fabled Mogok Valley, emits a glorified magnetic flare and yet pleasing to the eye.

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