Jewellery and Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 27, 2016 | Phillips

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    • One cushion-shaped ruby, 4.61 carats

    • Diamonds in the surround, totalling approximately 6.00 carats

    • Platinum

    • French assay mark

    • Signed Cartier Paris and numbered R1196, maker's mark

    • Size 7½

    (4.61-carat Ruby) SSEF report, numbered 85081, dated 18 March 2016, Burma, no indications of heating.

    附 SSEF 證書

  • Catalogue Essay

    The colour red is significant to various cultures and civilizations across the world. Corresponding with fire, red carries largely positive connotations, being associated with good fortune, joy, passion and power. Our prehistoric ancestors saw red as the colour of primal life forces. Red painted amulets or red gems, such as rubies or garnets, were often used as charms against the "evil eye", endowing the wearer with the power of invincibility. In Chinese culture, red is particularly an auspicious colour, being part of their identity and playing important role in various festivals and joyful occasions. Red rubies come as no surprise one of the most rare and prized gems in the world. This Cartier ring set with a Burmese ruby of dazzling red hue, looking to ignite the desire and adour of all jewellery enthusiasts.

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A Ruby and Diamond Ring, Cartier Paris

Signed Cartier Paris and numbered R1196, maker's mark
Size 7½

Estimate
HK$2,400,000 - 3,000,000 
$300,000-380,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewellery and Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 28 November 2016