Magnificent Jewels
Magnificent Jewels
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June 8, 04:25 PM GMT
Estimate
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Lot Details
Description
Estrela de FURA: 55.22
The cushion-cut ruby weighing 55.22 carats set as a ring, size 6½.
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1132093 dated May 3, 2023 stating that the ruby is of Classic Mozambique origin, with no indications of heating. Together with a JewelFolio describing its "unequalled uniqueness and importance," and noting that it is "by far the largest ruby of such quality ever produced from Mozambique."
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 127611 dated February 16, 2023 stating that the ruby is of Mozambique origin, with a saturated red color, with no indications of heating. “Together with an appendix letter and provenance book attesting to its “beautifully saturated color” and “fine purity.”
Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 23020085 dated February 21, 2023 stating that the ruby is of Mozambique origin, with saturated and homogeneous red color, with no indications of heating. Together with GemPortrait and appendix attesting to the importance of the ruby and its "saturated and homogenous red colour, combined with a degree of clarity unseen in any other unheated ruby of comparable size."
Accompanied by GRS report no. GRS2023-057888 dated April 21, 2023 stating that the ruby is of Mozambique origin, with no indications of heating. This color variety of ruby may be called "pigeon's blood" by members of the trade and has been given a GRS brilliancy type of "vibrant." Together with an appendix letter and award book attesting to the extraordinary qualities of the ruby.
Accompanied by Bellerophon report no. B7316 dated February 14, 2023 stating that the ruby is of Mozambique origin, with no indications of heating and of "vivid red, pigeon blood" color. Together with an Elysium Award book detailing the history and significance of the ruby.