Auction | China Guardian (HK) Auctions Co., Ltd.
2019 Autumn Auctions
Important Jewels and Jadeite

1160
EXCEPTIONAL TOTAL WEIGHT OF 9.09 CARAT NATURAL UNHEATED BURMESE MOGOK PIGEON’S BLOOD RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, TIFFANY & CO.


Each centring on an oval ruby weighing 5.07 and 4.02 carats, to a floral surmount embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.

Accompanied by GRS reports numbered GRS2018-086679, GRS2015-092801 and GRS2015-020082, dated 16 August 2018, 18 and 30 September 2015, stating the rubies are totalling 9.09 carats, natural, Red to Vivid Red colour, (GRS type “Pigeon’s Blood”), with no indication of thermal treatment;
Natural rubies are the king of gems, especially ones from the mines of the Mogok Valley. The flaming red hue of rubies evokes vivacity, passion, romance and power. The 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 fortune, that rubies can fend off evil spirits. Under the sunshine, Mogok rubies typically possess a full and lively red colour with unique UV-fluorescence . To be offered in this auction is an exemplar which possesses the distinctive characteristics of the fabled Mogok ruby, emits a glorified magnetic flare and yet pleasing to the eye.

Price estimate:
HKD: 3,650,000 - 4,250,000
USD: 465,400 - 541,900

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