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.
Most expensive ruby ring.
April 2016 a 15 99ct oval cut burmese ruby ring made by verdura sold for 14 16 million at christie s new york.
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.
The ruby has been set between hexagonal diamonds to create an exquisitely beautiful piece of jewelry.
There are several factors that can contribute to a ruby s high price.
This precious gemstone traces its origin to myanmar.
The sunrise ruby weighs 5 1 g or 25 59 carat.
The world s most expensive ruby the sunrise ruby is also the world s most expensive gemstone other than a diamond.
The cheapest of these items the 12 46 carat burmese ruby and diamond ring sold for just 3 721 415 while the most expensive piece the 10 10 carat mogok burmese ruby and diamond cartier brooch brought in 8 428 127.
The sunrise ruby and diamond ring by cartier 30 335 698 usd.
The ruby is of burmese origin and features.
Here are five of the of the most expensive ruby jewelry pieces ever sold at auction and a little information about each of them.
15 99ct burmese ruby ring by verdura.
The ruby orignated from mogok in myanmar burma.
It is also known as the jubilee ruby.
The most expensive ruby in the world the sunrise ruby 30 335 698 this burmese ruby of 25 59 carats adorned with diamonds and mounted in a ring by maison cartier holds the world record for a burmese ruby.
The sunrise ruby.