Rubellite

Stunning Large Carved Rubellite Tourmaline, Brazil It has become very difficult to find rubellites with strong color in such a large size. Hand-carved in India, decorated to the front with a carving of three lotus flowers and to the reverse with a stylized single lotus blossom, the quality of the tourmaline used in this rich deep purplish pink tourmaline is exceptional. Weighing approximately 220.5 carats, height 4.3cm

Pair of Platinum, Diamond, Black Onyx and Rubellite Pendant-Earrings. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York  2 drop-shaped rubellites ap. 12.0 mm. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Doyle New York. Important Estate Jewelry - Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10am. www.doylenewyork.com

Codognato. A spectacular rubellite, tourmaline, diamond and coloured diamond skull ring, by A. Codagnato. Photo Philips de Pury & Co Designed as a grinning skull entwined by pavé-set diamond and coloured diamond snakes, the head set to the centre with a cabochon rubellite tourmaline to diamond crystal eyes, ring size L, c. 1970, signed ‘A. Codagnato’.  ESTIMATE £10,000-15,000 - SOLD AT £12,500   Philips de Pury & Co. Jewels. 1 june 2011. London www.phillipsdepury.com

Fine ruby and diamond ring. Photo Sotheby's Centring on an oval ruby weighing 6.01 carats, surrounded by marquise-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats, highlighted by circular-cut yellow diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Estimate 4,700,000—6,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold 5,660,000 HKD Ring size: 5¾ Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 0706528, dated 29 June 2007, stating that the 6.01 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. This colour variety of... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat White Gold, Rubellite and Diamond Necklace, Michele della Valle. photo Sotheby's The articulated graduated necklace set with cushion-shaped rubellites weighing a total of 274.33 carats, accented by small round diamonds weighing 28.34 carats, length 15 inches, signed Michele della Valle, numbered 100746. Est. 90,000—120,000 USD. Lot Sold 128,500 USD Pair of 18 Karat White Gold, Rubellite and Diamond Pendant-Earclips, Michele della Valle. photo Sotheby's The tops designed as clusters set with... [Lire la suite]

Petochi, Rome. Pendentif baroque. Vers 1970. photo Kohn - Cannes Or, diamants, turquoises, rubellite et saphirs cabochons. P. B : 46,7 gr - Estimation : 4 500 / 6 000 € Kohn - Cannes. Vente du Mardi 3 août 2010. Mme Valérie GABARD, Expert. Hotel Intercontinental Carlton - 58, La Croisette - BP 155 - 06414 Cannes Cedex. Pour tous renseignements, veuillez contacter la maison de ventes au          +33 (0) 1 44 18 73 00       

Rare squelette complet, long de 10,12 mètres, de dinosaure carnivore Allosaure provenant du Wyoming, Etats-Unis. photo Sotheby's Sotheby’s organisera pour la première fois à Paris le 5 octobre 2010 une vente entièrement consacrée à l’histoire naturelle soit 86 lots provenant de collections privées en Europe et aux Etats-Unis, sélectionnés pour leur qualité et leur rareté. Sotheby’s fut l’une des premières maisons de ventes à se consacrer à ce domaine obtenant, en 1997, le record inégalé de 8.4M$ pour Sue, un Tyrannosaurus... [Lire la suite]

A rubellite, sapphire, ruby and diamond pendant/brooch. photo Bonhams Designed as an orchid, the petals pavé-set with rose-cut diamonds, the briolette-cut sapphires cascading off the centre, suspending a rubellite cabochon connected to a brilliant-cut diamond foliate cap, accompanied by a black cord necklace, with a rose and brilliant-cut diamond bail in floral motif design, by a row of ruby cabochons, mounted in 18k white gold, rubellite approximately 69.10 carats, sapphires approximately 12.50 carats total, diamonds... [Lire la suite]

Pair of rubellite and diamond pendant-earrings. Photo Sotheby's The faceted rubellite pendants weighing approximately 93.65 carats, rose-cut and round diamonds weighing approximately 2.45 carats, mounted in platinum. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 27,500 USD Pink tourmaline and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's Oval pink tourmalines weighing approximately 69.20 carats, round and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 10.75 carats, mounted in white gold, length 17 inches. Est. 12,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 23,750... [Lire la suite]

Pair of 18 karat gold and rubellite earclips, Buccellati Set with 2 cabochon rubellites, within satin-finished and etched gold frames, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. Est. 15,000—20,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's