Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Estimate 8,800,000 — 10,000,000 HKD (1,031,335 - 1,171,972 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
Highlighted by three oval rubies weighing 10.06, 8.44 and 7.06 carats respectively, surrounded by pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, connecting strands of oval and cushion-shaped rubies spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, the clasp highlighted by tassels terminating by pear-shaped rubies, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 81.72 and 38.75 carats respectively, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 520mm.
Accompanied by SSEF and GIA reports numbered 80769 and 6172842733, dated 29 June 2015 and 4 August 2014, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. The SSEF report states that the 10.06, 8.44 and 7.06 carat rubies are from the reputed mines in the Mogok Valley. The GIA report states that the colour appearance of these stones is described in the trade as "Pigeon's Blood".
The SSEF Appendix Letter further states that 'assembling a matching selection of natural rubies from Burma of this quality and size is rare and exceptional; therefore this ruby necklace can be considered a true treasure of nature.'
Also accompanied by a GIA Portrait.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong, 07 oct. 2015, 02:00 PM