Two oval-shaped rubies, 3.34 and 3.03 carats respectively
Round brilliant-cut diamonds
Platinum
Length approximately 3.5 cm
SSEF Report: Burma, no indications of heating, 'Pigeon Blood red' colour Gübelin Report: Burma, no indications of heating, 'Pigeon Blood red' colour
附瑞士SSEF及Gübelin證書
Catalogue Essay
Treasures from Burma
Unheated rubies from Burma (Myanmar) are the rarest and the most sought-after. Possessing an unparalleled crimson red colour and complimented by strong fluorescence, the most vibrant examples are attributed with the fabled term “pigeon’s blood”.
Both the vivid red colour and fluorescence are caused by a high chromium content combined with a low iron content which results in a distinct “inner glow”, an effect highly coveted amongst collectors.
Lot 644, is a pair of exceptionally clean, matching 3.34 and 3.03 carat unheated “pigeon’s blood” rubies from Burma, which display these characteristics and a homogeneous fiery red colour with vivid internal reflections.
