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Auction archive: Lot number 2119

A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY FAIDEE

Estimate
HK$22,800,000 - HK$32,000,000
ca. US$2,941,633 - US$4,128,608
Price realised:
HK$24,200,000
ca. US$3,122,259
Auction archive: Lot number 2119

A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY FAIDEE

Estimate
HK$22,800,000 - HK$32,000,000
ca. US$2,941,633 - US$4,128,608
Price realised:
HK$24,200,000
ca. US$3,122,259
Beschreibung:

A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY FAIDEE
A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY FAIDEE Each designed as a line of cushion-shaped rubies, weighing approximately 5.08, 5.03, 2.51 and 2.49 carats , spaced by a cushion-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum and gold, 2.4 cm, in black Faidee case With maker’s mark for Faidee Accompanied by premium report no. 82002 dated 25 September 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the pair of ruby ear pendants possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The four rubies are characterized by a beautifully saturated colour and a fine purity, a combination rarely encountered in Burmese rubies of this size. The small inclusions found by microscopic inspection are the hallmarks of rubies from the classical ruby mines in the Mogok valley in Burma (Myanmar), well known for its wealth in gems since historic times. Their saturated red colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in these gemstones, characteristic for the fine rubies from Mogok. Assembling a selection natural ruby from Burma of this size and quality is rare and exceptional Report no.15097175/1 and 2 dated 20 September 2015 from the Gü belin GemLab stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating Report no. 2206718602 dated 28 August 2015 and monograph from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and the colour appearance of these stones is described in the trade as "pigeon's blood" Two reports dated 7 April 2015 and 22 June 2015 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.50 and 1.52 carat diamonds are E colour, VVS2 and VVS1 clarity, with excellent polish US$2,900,000-4,100,000

Auction archive: Lot number 2119
Auction:
Datum:
1 Dec 2015
Auction house:
Christie's
1 December 2015, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
Beschreibung:

A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY FAIDEE
A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY FAIDEE Each designed as a line of cushion-shaped rubies, weighing approximately 5.08, 5.03, 2.51 and 2.49 carats , spaced by a cushion-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum and gold, 2.4 cm, in black Faidee case With maker’s mark for Faidee Accompanied by premium report no. 82002 dated 25 September 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the pair of ruby ear pendants possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The four rubies are characterized by a beautifully saturated colour and a fine purity, a combination rarely encountered in Burmese rubies of this size. The small inclusions found by microscopic inspection are the hallmarks of rubies from the classical ruby mines in the Mogok valley in Burma (Myanmar), well known for its wealth in gems since historic times. Their saturated red colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in these gemstones, characteristic for the fine rubies from Mogok. Assembling a selection natural ruby from Burma of this size and quality is rare and exceptional Report no.15097175/1 and 2 dated 20 September 2015 from the Gü belin GemLab stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating Report no. 2206718602 dated 28 August 2015 and monograph from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and the colour appearance of these stones is described in the trade as "pigeon's blood" Two reports dated 7 April 2015 and 22 June 2015 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 1.50 and 1.52 carat diamonds are E colour, VVS2 and VVS1 clarity, with excellent polish US$2,900,000-4,100,000

Auction archive: Lot number 2119
Auction:
Datum:
1 Dec 2015
Auction house:
Christie's
1 December 2015, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
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