Sold by sotheby s at their may 2015 geneva auction this extraordinary ring broke records and likely a few hearts.
Most expensive ruby ring.
Here are five of the of the most expensive ruby jewelry pieces ever sold at auction and a little information about each of them.
It is also known as the jubilee ruby.
April 2016 a 15 99ct oval cut burmese ruby ring made by verdura sold for 14 16 million at christie s new york.
The ruby has been set between hexagonal diamonds to create an exquisitely beautiful piece of jewelry.
5 most expensive rubies sold at auction a 30 20 carat burmese ruby and diamond ring 4 265 586 the patiño ruby a 32 08 carat mogok burmese ruby and diamo.
While this isn t the first time that a ruby commanded such an amount here s a look at other rubies that are considered to be amongst the most expensive ever sold.
The sunrise ruby weighs 5 1 g or 25 59 carat.
There are several factors that can contribute to a ruby s high price.
The ruby is of burmese origin and features.
The ruby orignated from mogok in myanmar burma.
The sunrise ruby and diamond ring by cartier 30 335 698 usd.
It set a record as the most expensive colored gemstone ever sold at a us jewelry auction.
15 99ct burmese ruby ring by verdura.
This precious gemstone traces its origin to myanmar.
Weighing 25 59 karats the sunrise ruby fetched a record 30 42 million at sotheby s auction in geneva in 2015.
The sunrise ruby.