Beschreibung:

AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS Each suspending a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 5.06 and 5.03 carats, spaced by a cushion-shaped diamond, to the similarly-cut diamond surmount, weighing approximately 2.20 and 2.15 carats, mounted in platinum and gold, 2.4 cm Accompanied by report no. 99406 dated 16 April 2018 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 rubies with a declared total weight of 10.09 ct have been carefully selected for their attractive colour and quality, thus resulting in a matching pair of ruby ear-pendants. The small inclusions found by microscopic inspection are the hallmarks of rubies from the classical ruby mines in Burma (Myanmar), well known for its wealth in gems since historic times. Their colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements, which are characteristic for the finest rubies from Burma. Assembling a matching pair of natural rubies from Burma of this quality can be considered rare Report no. 18031186/ 1 and 2 dated 23 March 2018 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by a duplicate appendix stating that the gemstones possess a saturated and homogenous colour. The colour variety of a few of the rubies in this necklace and earrings set (presented in this sale: lot 2061 and lot 2059) may also be called "pigeon's blood red" in the trade Report no. 2268321440 dated 6 July 2017 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and the co lor appearance of these rubies is described in the trade as “ Pigeon ’s Blood” Two reports dated 26 May 2015 and 29 May 2015 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 2.20 and 2.15 carat diamonds are F colour, VVS1 and VVS2 clarity respectively US$1,640,000-2,300,000