Fine Jewels And Watches May 2017

AN IMPORTANT RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE

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Start price: HK$6,500,000

Estimated price: HK$6,500,000 - HK$8,000,000

Buyer's premium: 21%

Designed as a series of articulated motifs, set with forty-seven graduated oval-cut rubies measuring approximately from 9.55 x 8.50 x 5.40 mm to 5.20 x 4.40 x 3.55 mm, accented by pear-shaped, marquise-and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K white gold, rubies and diamonds weighing approximately 53.77 carats and 39.00 carats in total respectively, mounted in 18K white gold, length 43.00 cm

Accompanied by a report from the Gübelin Gem Lab, stating that the total approximately 53.77 carat natural rubies are red color, (also accompanied by an appendix with reference to certain similar characteristics appearance as "Mogok"), originates from Burma (Myanmar), and have no indications of heating, report no. 17031006, dated 10th April 2017

Appendix stating that ‘… Mogok-type rubies typically possess a red body color 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.’