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A Fine Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
- Estimate
- HK$1,100,000 - 1,300,000€125,000 - 148,000$140,000 - 165,000
HK$1,750,000
Lot Details
One cushion-shaped red spinel, 16.32 caratsTwo pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds in the surround, together approximately 1.30 caratsPlatinum(16.32-carat Red Spinel)
<em>AGL report, numbered 1102750, dated 7 August 2019, Classic Burma, no gemological evidence of enhancements or treatments present. The Appendix Letter further states that 'Top-quality Burmese spinels possessing such an extraordinary combination of large size, exceptional colour, superior clarity and fine cut are extremely rare. Such gems uphold and reaffirm the esteemed status of Burmese spinel and its reputation as the premier spinel source in the world.'</em>
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Catalogue Essay
Spinel comes in a variety of hues and red is the most covetable. Most red spinels show secondary colour including orange, brown or purple. A pure red hue of medium to medium dark saturation is, therefore, considered the rarest and finest of all. Originating from the reputed gem gravels of Burma, the current 16.32-carat red spinel possesses a saturated body colour, combined with crystal clarity and fiery brilliance.