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US$600,000-815,000
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A PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS
Each set with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing approximately 5.18 and 5.03 carats, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, to the old European-cut diamond surmount, to the diamond-set hook, mounted in platinum, 4.3 cm long
Accompanied by two reports nos. 12015174/1 and 2 dated 23 January 2012 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the 5.18 and 5.03 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix and note stating that Burma has long been recognized as the locality associated with the most desirable rubies in the world. Within Burma (now Myanmar), the most famed region is the Mogok Valley, or Mogok Stone Tract, in the Katha district, North East of Mandalay. These Mogok-type rubies typically possess a red body colour and red UV-fluorescence. In addition, they may contain tiny amounts of light-scattering rutile silk and a swirl-like growth pattern. It is this combination of features which gives these rubies their characteristic appearance. The natural rubies of 5.18 and 5.03 carats described in the above mentioned Gübelin Gem Lab Report possesses a richly saturated and homogenous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency. In addition, this gemstone has been spared of thermal treatment. Such a combination of characteristics is rare in natural Burmese rubies of this size
Also accompanied by report no. GRS2012-021537 (Award No 767) dated 20 February 2012 from the Gem Research Swiss Lab stating that the two rubies are of Burma (Mogok, Myanmar) origin, vivid red colour (GRS type "pigeon's blood"), with no indication of thermal treatment
Eighteen reports dated from 13 October 2008 to 26 November 2011 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the eighteen old European and brilliant-cut diamonds weighing from 3.05 to 0.50 carats range from D to F colour, VVS1 to SI1 clarity
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Each set with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing approximately 5.18 and 5.03 carats, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, to the old European-cut diamond surmount, to the diamond-set hook, mounted in platinum, 4.3 cm long
Accompanied by two reports nos. 12015174/1 and 2 dated 23 January 2012 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the 5.18 and 5.03 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix and note stating that Burma has long been recognized as the locality associated with the most desirable rubies in the world. Within Burma (now Myanmar), the most famed region is the Mogok Valley, or Mogok Stone Tract, in the Katha district, North East of Mandalay. These Mogok-type rubies typically possess a red body colour and red UV-fluorescence. In addition, they may contain tiny amounts of light-scattering rutile silk and a swirl-like growth pattern. It is this combination of features which gives these rubies their characteristic appearance. The natural rubies of 5.18 and 5.03 carats described in the above mentioned Gübelin Gem Lab Report possesses a richly saturated and homogenous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency. In addition, this gemstone has been spared of thermal treatment. Such a combination of characteristics is rare in natural Burmese rubies of this size
Also accompanied by report no. GRS2012-021537 (Award No 767) dated 20 February 2012 from the Gem Research Swiss Lab stating that the two rubies are of Burma (Mogok, Myanmar) origin, vivid red colour (GRS type "pigeon's blood"), with no indication of thermal treatment
Eighteen reports dated from 13 October 2008 to 26 November 2011 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the eighteen old European and brilliant-cut diamonds weighing from 3.05 to 0.50 carats range from D to F colour, VVS1 to SI1 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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