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US$1,700,000-2,500,000
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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
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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
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Special Notice
Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not
be imported into the U.S. As a convenience to our bidders, we have marked
these lots with Y. Please be advised that a purchaser¹s inability to import
any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute
grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating
in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S.,
provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery
outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature
(e.g., a string).
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Ellen Mok
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