A superb 8.03 carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring, by Etcetera. Estimate HK$8,700,000 – HK$12,000,000 ($1,123,414 – $1,549,536). Price Realized HK$8,799,750 ($1,136,294). © Christie’s Image Ltd 2004
The oval-cut ruby weighing 8.03 carat in the circular-cut diamond cluster surround and pear-shaped rose-cut diamond gallery, mounted in titanium and white gold. With jeweller’s mark for Etcetera.
With report no. 42655 dated 14 April 2004 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin and shows no indications of heating
Also with report no. 0404519 dated 17 April 2004 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin and shows no indications of thermal enhancement
CHRISTIE’S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 2 November 2004, Hong Kong