Burmese "Pigeon blood" Ruby and Diamond Bracelet


Lot 1790. Burmese "Pigeon blood" Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Estimate 8,500,000 — 9,500,000 HKD (1,082,900 — 1,210,300 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.
Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 18067102, dated 26 July 2018 and SSEF report no. 100927, dated 26 June 2018, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, and some of the rubies may be called "pigeon blood red"; further accompanied by SSEF Appendix letter stating that 'Assembling a matching selection of natural rubies from Burma of this quality can be considered rare and exceptional.';
Also accompanied by AGL report no. 8088260, dated 23 August 2018, stating that the rubies are of Classic™ Burmese origin, no gemmological evidence of heat, with Matched Rating™: Excellent. Further accompanied by AGL Appendix letter stating 'This impressive ruby and diamond bracelet upholds and reaffirms the esteemed status of a Burmese ruby and its reputation as the premier ruby source in the world.'
Also accompanied by fifty-five GIA dossiers, stating that the diamonds ranging from 0.58 to 0.30 carat are D Colour, Internally Flawless to VS1 Clarity.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 02 Apr 2019, 02:00 PM