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5.07 Burma Ruby sells for $1,744,946 at Sotheby's Hong Kong on April 6, 2024

Apr 10, 2024, 2:46 PM

New Ruby Auction records coming? Can the controversial 55.22 carat Mozambique Ruby sell for more than the 25.59 carat Burmese Sunrise Ruby?

Apr 16, 2023, 10:35 AM

Both for sale this summer! Burmese Sunrise ruby back on market after 8 years.

On July 13, 2022, an oval 8.38 Burma ruby sold for $7.3 million or $871,000 per carat at Poly Auctions in Hong Kong.

Jul 24, 2022, 8:49 AM

Poly Auctions is relatively new Hong Kong auction house established in 2012. With this sale, they just jumped into the gemstone big leagues.

The Queen's Burmese Ruby Tiara

Apr 5, 2022, 8:45 AM

What is the meaning of the 96 Burmese rubies given to The Queen by the Burmese for her wedding in 1947?

An oval 3.21 unheated Burma ruby sells for $150, 514 per carat or $483,153 at Bonham's Hong Kong Jewels, June 20, 2021.

Jul 8, 2021, 8:31 AM

It was mounted in a signed Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold ring with 1.40 of small diamonds.

13.02 Burma Ruby AGL Graded sells for over $2.5 million

Jun 16, 2021, 8:59 AM

On June 9, 2021, No Heat Burma Ruby by Carvin French fetched over $190,000 per carat.

Looking For A Large Burma ruby?

Apr 12, 2021, 8:37 AM

Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels has two with bidding starting on April 20, 2021 in Hong Kong.

Pink Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1900, sells at Bonhams for over $18,000 per carat

Feb 17, 2021, 10:50 AM

The antique cushion ruby weighs approximately 1.95 and has rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70ct. mounted in platinum

At Sotheby's October Hong Kong, a 6.41 "Pigeon Blood" Burma ruby sells for $2.8 million or over $432,000 per carat.

Oct 23, 2020, 8:08 AM

Ruby came with AGL report stating the color was 2.5 "Classic" Burma no heat and no clarity enhancement