IMPORTANT RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, Bulgari

Centring on a sugar loaf cabochon ruby weighing 27.67 carats, flanked on each side by a shield-shaped diamond together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, signed.



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Colour and Clarity: According to Gübelin, GRS and AGL reports, the sugarloaf ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of thermal enhancement. Note and Appendix of both Gübelin and GRS reports state that this ruby originates from the most famed and classical mines of Mogkok in Burma. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the ruby is of bright, strong red colour and lively, with good transparency. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions including feathers and some silks, which are characteristics of Burmese (Mogkok) ruby and generally do not affect the overall visual brilliance. Two diamonds are about E to F colours, VS2 to SI1 clarity. Signed Bulgari. Condition: Classic ring mount in platinum and 18 karat gold, shows signs of normal wear, overall in very good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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Ring size: 6½

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 1008677, dated 26 August 2010, stating that the 27.67 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2010-092136(Award No 605) and AGL report numbered CS42207, dated 20 September and 12 May 2010 respectively, stating that the 27.67 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, Vivid Red colour (GRS type "Pigeon's Blood"), with no gemological evidence of heating. Further accompanied by Gübelin and GRS appendix stating that this ruby originates from the classical and historical mines of Mogok, the most appreciated mining area and the origin of the world's most famous rubies. Very rare combination of size, fine colour and spared of thermal enhancement.