Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 80220, dated 11 June 2015, Gübelin report numbered 1003549, dated 12 March 2010 and AGL report numbered 8087505, dated 26 February 2018, each stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; SSEF further stating that the colour of this ruby may also be called 'pigeon blood red' in the trade.
Accompanied by sixteen GIA reports:
Numbered 2165818900, dated 12 January 2015, stating that the diamond weighing 1.73 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 1179572285, dated 26 June 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.70 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 2186503599, dated 6 November 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.60 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 5161231991, dated 23 June 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.57 carat is D Colour, Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 2186632119, dated 15 December 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.56 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 6167653076, dated 15 December 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.52 carat is D Colour, Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 5186630314, dated 6 November 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.52 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry, Type IIa.
Numbered 2151457543, dated 31 May 2013, stating that the diamond weighing 1.51 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 1189366739, dated 4 October 2014, stating that the diamond is 1.25 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 2176731558, dated 14 July 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.21 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 2176530168, dated 12 June 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.20 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 5186691616, dated 5 December 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.13 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry, Type IIa.
Numbered 2155827798, dated 11 December 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.12 carat is D Colour, Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry, Type IIa.
Numbered 2186204095, dated 24 September 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.09 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 2186061474, dated 25 September 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.09 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Numbered 2186646080, dated 8 November 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 1.07 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry.
Accompanied by four GIA dossiers:
Numbered 2186757675, dated 23 December 2014, stating that the diamond weighing 0.34 carat is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity.
Numbered 5196049711, dated 19 January 2015, stating that the diamond weighing 0.31 carat is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity.
Numbered 7196550611, dated 2 March 2015, stating that the diamond weighing 0.30 carat is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity.
Numbered 2197490204, dated 25 February 2015, stating that the diamond weighing 0.30 carat is D Colour, Internally Flawless.
Accompanied by SSEF Premium Appendix. Also accompanied by The Lotus Gold gemstone report numbered P-10093, dated 1 September 2014, stating that the ruby is natural of Burmese origin, with no enhancement, "Pigeon's Blood" distinction. Further accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2010-031254 (Award No 542), dated 21 April 2010 and C. Dunaigre report numbered CDC 1002264, dated 14 March 2010, stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. GRS further stating that the ruby is GRS type "pigeon's blood". C. Dunaigre also stating that the colour variety of the ruby is sometimes referred to as "Pigeon blood" in the trade. Please refer to reports and folio for further details.
Metal tested as white and pink gold. Inscribed R24.70, PD4.38, D16-21.87, D8- 2.48 referring to the weight of ruby, diamonds of pink tint and diamonds respectively. Ruby is medium dark red of strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching and minor blemishes when examined under 10x magnification, but hardly noticeable with unaided eye. Diamonds of pink tint are faint pink, mostly VS clarity as graded in the mount. Metal in very good condition. Overall in excellent condition.
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