Post subject: Largest Gem Ruby Ever Found in Mozambique
Posted: 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.”
Post subject: Re: Largest Gem Ruby Ever Found in Mozambique
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:45 pm
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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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