Fine ruby and diamond necklace

14 mai 2017

Fine ruby and diamond necklace

Lot 170. Fine 50.10 carats Burmese (Mogok) "Pigeon's Blood" ruby and diamond necklace. Estimate HK$5,800,000 - 7,800,000 (US$745,000 - 1,000,000). © Tiancheng International

Composed of forty-one cushion-shaped, oval and round rubies together weighing 50.10 carats, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 45.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 408mm.

Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2012-102023, dated 8 November 2012, stating that the 50.10 carat rubies are natural, Vivid Red (GRS type "Pigeon's Blood") colour, of Burmese (Mogok) origin, with no indication of thermal treatment;

Lotus premium report numbered 5942-7558, dated 3 August 2016, stating that the 50.10 carat rubies are natural, Red colour, of vivid saturation and medium-deep to deep tone, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating or treatment; with colour type, stating that 'The deep carmine colour of these gems earns them the Lotus "Royal Red" distinction.'

SSEF premium report numbered 87386, dated 29 August 2016, stating that the 50.10 carat rubies are natural, Red colour of strong saturation, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; with comments, stating that 'The colour of a majority of these rubies may also be called “Pigeon's Blood Red” based on SSEF reference standards'; along with an appendix letter, stating that 'The ruby necklace described...possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation...The rubies exhibit a size of up to approximately 2.1 ct (estimated weight) and have been carefully selected for this necklace based on their matching and saturated colour and their fine purity...The small inclusions found...represent the hallmarks of the classical ruby mines in the Mogok Valley in Burma (Myanmar), well known for its wealth in gems since historic times. Their attractive colour, for which a majority of these rubies poetically also referred to as 'pigeon blood red', is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements, which are characteristic for the finest rubies from Burma (Myanmar)...Assembling a matching selection of natural rubies from Burma of this quality is rare and exceptional.'

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