The Ratnaraj:Another delicious ruby, at Christie's Hong Kong

[boerumbiddy]

Can't steal the picture, but here's the link:
http://www.christies.com/Features/5-minutes-with-A-Burmese-pigeons-blood-ruby-ring-7917-1.aspx?sc_lang=en&cid=EM_EMLcontent0414470trending_1_0&cid=DM65530&bid=73300693

And the basic info:
A superb ruby and diamond ring, by Faidee. The oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 10.05 carats, within a radiating surround of oval-shaped diamonds, to the circular-cut diamond gallery, extending to the undulating hoop, mounted in platinum and gold, ring size 6¼. Signed and with maker’s mark for Faidee. Estimate: HK$ 68,800,000-98,000,000 / $8,800,000-12,500,000. This lot is offered in the Magnificent Jewels sale on 29 November at Christie’s Hong Kong

 

[boerumbiddy]

Re: The Ratnaraj:Another delicious ruby, at Christie's Hong

I managed to capture the catalogue picture:
This may be my favorite one to date.

 

[boerumbiddy]

Re: The Ratnaraj:Another delicious ruby, at Christie's Hong

It went for HKD 611,146,250. That's 78,789,909.59 in American money. Quite a bit above the estimate! Oops, that's the total for the sale. There's a reason I am not in business. A bargain at HKD 78,940,000, or USD 10,226,448.

 

[Keeliamira]

Re: The Ratnaraj:Another delicious ruby, at Christie's Hong

That's like 78 million USD! Wow waaaay more than the projected.

 

[boerumbiddy]

Re: The Ratnaraj:Another delicious ruby, at Christie's Hong

I edited the post. It's just HKD 78,940,000
USD 10,226,448