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Sale HK014 | Lot 267
Important Ruby and Diamond 'The Flare of Crimson' Necklace
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Lot 267
Important Ruby and Diamond 'The Flare of Crimson' Necklace
HK$24,780,000
The articulated necklace set with twenty-two graduated cushion-shaped and oval rubies together weighing 52.22 carats, decorated with variously-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 59.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, length approximately 445mm.
The Flare of Crimson

“A perfect combination of the most carefully selected rubies and diamonds,” is a description which barely approaches the magnificent sight of this treasured necklace.
The Flare of Crimson is composed specifically of 22 explicit rubies, each with unbelievably great quality, decorated by elegant, sparkling diamonds of equally high standards. The purpose of this necklace was to gather the most admirable gems in one single place. However, it was compulsory that each of these extraordinary gems, together with their own extraordinary qualities, had to complement each other. This gave birth to numerous difficulties. Finding and collecting gems of this quality, each owning features which correlates one another, was definitely not an easy task. Fortunately, with dedication, effort, and time, the difficulties were beaten and shaped into dignified pride.
The necklace’s initial design emerged from the designer’s own passion for the unique, breathtaking characteristics of precious gemstones. His awareness of the presence of several spectacular gems, whose qualities are distinctly indescribable, motivates him to tackle the challenge: to produce a design that will combine these exquisite gemstones perfectly, driving out their charms to the extent of being impossible not to notice. Thanks to each of the rubies’ individuality and the designer’s own inspired mind, this particular design seized the opportunity to emerge. Not only did he fulfill his aims of combining the resplendent rubies using this concept, he, too, accomplished his desire to enhance their qualities. The rubies are now as alluring as ever, and with the success of his work, this design has become one of his proudest; a miraculous masterpiece in everyone’s eyes.
In the mission of gathering only the best of the best, the choice was made to use the natural red corundum: the ruby. Rubies are one of the rarest gemstones on Earth. They are sought after by royal families and worn by kings and aristocrats since the dawn of time. Its rich, red colour gives it the incomparable alluring aura. The unmatched qualities and history of the ruby hence make it the most suitable gemstone to be bound into this highly envisioned necklace. These few special rubies which he respectfully succeeded in combining as one masterpiece all bear the same origin: the Mozambique mine. The rubies’ same homes open up a space of similarity to be discovered, hidden in each of their individuality, resulting in their contribution in a potentially flawless fusion. The rubies’ origination, the Mozambique mine, is broadly known for the beautiful, vibrant-coloured rubies it yields. Since the discovery of rubies in the mines of Mozambique several years ago, the mine has been receiving steadily increasing popularity ever since. Furthermore, the Mozambique mines are the only mines competent to Mogok, the ancient Burmese mine that has been accepted worldwide of its rubies’ legendary qualities. Nonetheless, the truly appealing rubies will still be extremely rare to discover, although, luckily, not entirely impossible.
“Royal Red” and “Pigeon’s Blood” are the most demanded colour of rubies. They create the necklace’s character. With rubies over 3 carats already considered rare, The Flare of Crimson is beyond priceless, consisting of great rubies ranging up to 7 carats in size. Integrating diamonds is, in addition, a classic method of enhancing the rubies’ glamour. Not only are they an impeccable combination, but the certified diamonds have also received exceptional response from gem laboratories. All certificates have approved their element of the highly valued “D-colour”.
The objective of this necklace has been amazingly accomplished; the results beyond imaginable. The necklace is simply a divine treasure chest of the finest collection of rubies and diamonds. One never knows whether and when such a collection can be accomplished again. The main treasure, the Mozambique rubies, once a part of the chest emits a mysteriously strong magnetic flare, the “Flare of Crimson”.
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