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5 most expensive ruby stones

5 most expensive ruby stones

07 Jan, 2021 | Gemstone | Gem Selection

Introduction

The Geneva jewelry auction is just around the corner as we will be taking a look at some of the noblest gems and statement jewels that thrash records in the previous years.

So read on to know more about the 5 most expensive rubies sold ever

1. The Diamond Ring by Cartier and Sunrise Ruby - $30,000,000 USD

Put on the market by the Sotheby in the Geneva function helps in May 2015. This was a remarkable auction that broke records and some hearts too. As the gem was approximately 25 carats Mogok Burmese Ruby which was accompanied by a detailed report from Gubelin and SSEF. The reports mentioned it clearly that the ruby was of Burmese origin and had a blood-red color which was later certified that the color is not because of any heat treatment. The catalog of Sotheby's at that time the ruby exhibits a richly yet homogeneous red pigeon blood color which signifies the top quality of this gem.

The color's depth combined with a flash of good brilliance and clarity of gem which all contribute to the major beauty of the ruby. The finely shaped and proportioned cut offers the gem brilliant internal color refractions along with beautiful and unique reflections. The gem was set on a platinum quality Cartier ring which was even more glamorous when flunked with diamonds shaped like shield weighing 2.7 and 2.4 carats each

2. The Graff Ruby Ring – $8,000,000 USD

Still one of the most expensive ruby ornaments sold to the prior owner Lawrence Graff back in the year 2014. The ruby was cushion cut, blood-red color and weighs about 8.60 carats which are mounted in a white metal among triangle-shaped diamonds along with the bead-set circular extraordinary cut diamonds.

3. Diamond Brooch Burmese Ruby - $8,400,000 USD

In November 2014 at an auction held by Christine in Hong Kong which was signed by an extraordinary platinum Cartier, Burmese ruby brooch had an astonishing worth of $8.4 million. The brooch weighed about 10 carats and according to the description given by Christine, the ruby shows a vivid yet saturated red color. It was even more beautiful with a combined cutting pattern. The small implications which could be seen only under a microscope showed the rubies hallmark from the classy mines of ruby located in a Valley in Burma.

4. The Patiño Ruby and Diamond Ring – $6,700,000 USD

In the year 2013, a ruby weighing 32 carats mounted into a golden Chaumet ring with the sides stones cut into trapeze style crashed the auction block. The ring got a whopping valuation of about 7 million dollars at the Geneva auction held by Christine's. It once belonged to Countess du Boisrouvray related closely to Monaco's Prince Rainier. Countess Patino is famous for an enormous set of jewelry she owns and is auctioned largely by her daughter for purpose of charity

5. The Queen of Burma – $6,080,000 USD

The ruby once belonged to Highness Khengarji who was the King of Kutch. The ruby Queen of Burma ring was sold in the 2014 Geneva auction held by Christine's. This was a pinkish red and oval-shaped Burmese ruby diamond weighing about 23 carats. It was a claw mounted on a baguette and platinum diamond signed Cartier ring. This phenomenal specimen was sold out at a whopping worth of $6 million.

Conclusion

Above were some of the most expensive rubies across the globe. Known for their beauty. While most desire to lay hands on these but very few can afford it. Which makes it even more beautiful

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