Pair of Burmese 'Pigeon's Blood' Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips. Estimate 7,000,000 — 8,500,000 HKD (788,606 — 957,593 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.

Each set with two oval rubies weighing 5.06, 4.03, 2.00 and 2.00 respectively, to cluster surround set with pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds altogether weighing approximately 19.85 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold.

Accompanied by GIA and SSEF reports numbered 1198232781 and 78718, stating that the four rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. GIA report states that the colour appearance of these stones is described in the trade as "Pigeon's Blood". The GIA letter further states that these rubies 'are a wonderful example of the classic Pigeon's Blood colour which is the ultimate descriptor for these exquisite gems.' Also accompanied by an SSEF Appendix. Further accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 14105168, dated 27 October 2014, stating that the 2.00 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.

Accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 5143373538 and 2161146649, stating that the 1.25 and 1.23 carat pear-shaped diamonds are both E colour, VS2 clarity; also accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 1179246818 and 2165362744, stating that the 1.01 and 1.01 carat pear-shaped diamonds are both D colour, VVS2 and VS1 clarity respectively, both with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong, 06 avr. 2015, 01:00 PM