Important Ruby and Diamond Ring

Set with an oval ruby weighing 5.02 carats, flanked on each side by a heart-shaped ruby weighing 2.12 and 1.89 carats respectively, decorated with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in white and yellow gold. Ring size: 6

Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 15116186 / 1 to 3 and 85054 respectively, stating that the three rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; Gübelin further states that rubies weighing 2.12 and 1.89 carats may also be called "pigeon blood red" in the trade. Accompanied by two GRS reports numbered GRS2008-071335 and GRS2015-071152 respectively, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heat treatment. GRS further stated that the colour of the rubies are vivid red (GRS type "pigeon's blood"). For further details, please refer to report. Mounted in white and yellow gold. The rubies, of medium dark red to purplish red colour and strong saturation are generally eye clean with minor typically inclusions, minor surface reaching and small chips under 10X magnification. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.60 carat in total, are on average G to H colour and VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of minor wear to metal. Overall in very good condition.
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Accompanied by Gübelin and SSEF reports numbered 15116186 / 1 to 3 and 85054, dated 1 December 2015 and 18 March 2016 respectively, stating that all the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by Gübelin Appendix letter stating that the rubies are ‘…well-matched…display high transparency and a richly saturated colour.’; further accompanied by SSEF Appendix letter stating that ‘…natural rubies from Burma of this size and matching quality can be considered rare and exceptional.’

Also accompanied by Gübelin and GRS reports numbered 13036128 and GRS2013-035165, dated 28 March 2013 and 1 April 2013 respectively, stating that the 5.02 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. GRS also stated that the colour of this ruby is vivid red (GRS type “pigeon’s blood”)

Further accompanied by two Gübelin and two GRS reports, numbered 15097178, 12066025, GRS2008-071335 and GRS2015-071152 respectively, stating that the 2.12 and 1.89 carat rubies are natural, of Burmese origin, may also be called “pigeon blood red” in the trade, with no indications of heating.