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Auction archive: Lot number 3278

A PAIR OF RARE RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS

Estimate
HK$13,500,000 - HK$20,000,000
ca. US$1,736,478 - US$2,572,560
Price realised:
HK$16,340,000
ca. US$2,101,781
Auction archive: Lot number 3278

A PAIR OF RARE RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS

Estimate
HK$13,500,000 - HK$20,000,000
ca. US$1,736,478 - US$2,572,560
Price realised:
HK$16,340,000
ca. US$2,101,781
Beschreibung:

A PAIR OF RARE RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS
A PAIR OF RARE RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS Each set with an oval-shaped ruby weighing 5.23 and 5.13 carats, within a marquise-cut diamond surround, accented by circular-cut rubies, joined to the trefoil diamond surmount each set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 0.96 and 0.95 carat, mounted in 18k white gold, 3.9 cm long Accompanied by two reports nos. 11037080 and 11037081 dated 16 March 2011 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the 5.23 and 5.13 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and this colour variety may also be called "pigeon's blood red" in the trade Also accompanied by two reports nos. 58207 and 58208 dated 17 January 2011 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 5.229 and 5.135 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the two rubies possess extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The rubies exhibit a well-saturated colour combined with a pleasant cutting style. Inclusions found by microscopic inspection represent the hallmarks of the Burmese deposits (Myanmar). Natural Burmese rubies of this quality represent a great rarity and its combination of outstanding characteristics is a very exceptional treasure Accompanied by thirteen reports from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the thirteen pear and marquise-cut diamonds weighing from 0.96 to 0.50 carats range from D to F colour, internally flawless to VS2 clarity (2)

Auction archive: Lot number 3278
Auction:
Datum:
31 May 2011
Auction house:
Christie's
31 May 2011, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
Beschreibung:

A PAIR OF RARE RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS
A PAIR OF RARE RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS Each set with an oval-shaped ruby weighing 5.23 and 5.13 carats, within a marquise-cut diamond surround, accented by circular-cut rubies, joined to the trefoil diamond surmount each set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 0.96 and 0.95 carat, mounted in 18k white gold, 3.9 cm long Accompanied by two reports nos. 11037080 and 11037081 dated 16 March 2011 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the 5.23 and 5.13 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and this colour variety may also be called "pigeon's blood red" in the trade Also accompanied by two reports nos. 58207 and 58208 dated 17 January 2011 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 5.229 and 5.135 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the two rubies possess extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The rubies exhibit a well-saturated colour combined with a pleasant cutting style. Inclusions found by microscopic inspection represent the hallmarks of the Burmese deposits (Myanmar). Natural Burmese rubies of this quality represent a great rarity and its combination of outstanding characteristics is a very exceptional treasure Accompanied by thirteen reports from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the thirteen pear and marquise-cut diamonds weighing from 0.96 to 0.50 carats range from D to F colour, internally flawless to VS2 clarity (2)

Auction archive: Lot number 3278
Auction:
Datum:
31 May 2011
Auction house:
Christie's
31 May 2011, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
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