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 Post subject: Largest Gem Ruby Ever Found in Mozambique
PostPosted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:21 pm 
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This amazing ruby was discovered on the surface of the ground displaying a glowing red fluorescence due only to sunlight.
It was scheduled to be cut and offered for sale in October, 2022 but I have not received any updates.
Daniel Nyfeler of the Gubelin Gem Lab wrote:
“Compared to most rubies, including those from Burma, which tend to be fairly included when reaching sizes above 5 carats, this ruby is relatively free of eye-visible inclusions. Considering its very large size, the vivid red color and clarity characteristics of this ruby give it an extraordinary potential to become one of the largest high-quality faceted rubies ever seen.”

Adolf Peretti, owner and CEO of GRS GemResearch Swisslab wrote:
“This ruby shows characteristics normally encountered only in the classical Mogok mines of Burma. It possesses a fluorescence and vivid red color and even excels in its excellent clarity.
“Estrela de Fura provides the potential to achieve the new world record of being the finest gem-quality ruby ever found, with a size of over 50 carats once it goes through the final cutting process.”



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PostPosted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 8:43 pm 
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It does not appear to say how large it is, only that it should cut over 50 carats. Or did I miss something?

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No, Allen. I have not stumbled on any info regarding the fashioning of this ruby....nor any info on the offering of the gem in auction.


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allen wrote:
It does not appear to say how large it is, only that it should cut over 50 carats. Or did I miss something?


101 carats in the rough. It failed to sell at the auction organized by Fura; looks like they were asking waaayyy to much for it.
It also apparently has some clarity issues and a good portion has to be removed if you were to cut it.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:51 pm 
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Thanks for that update.
Did you stumble on any pics of the finished gem?


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Barbra Voltaire, FGG wrote:
Thanks for that update.
Did you stumble on any pics of the finished gem?


It hasn't been cut yet to my knowledge. It was offered as rough at the Fura's auction.


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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2023 6:14 am 
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Few infos about this ruby .


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bis ,

i heard that it has been sold at 30 millions us dollars .


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Oh my !! Impressive :roll:

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The stone just sold for US$34.8 million at Sotheby’s New York auction.


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 Post subject: Re: Largest Gem Ruby Ever Found in Mozambique
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Not bad! I've got some nice czochralski ruby, might be fun try and cut a replica.

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wow, it looks absolutely amazing


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