The most exceptional rubies in the world

We are taking advantage of this month of July for which the birthstone is the ruby, to present to you some exceptional rubies, some of which have made history.

 

The Ruby of the Black Prince and Ruby of Timur: rubies that are not!!

One of the most famous rubies is the "Rubis du Prince Noir", which is actually not a ruby ​​but a spinel. It is set in the British Imperial Crown and has a long history. It was worn by King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 and passed down from generation to generation of British royalty. It is now one of the visible Crown Jewels in London. Another famous "ruby", the Ruby of Timur, a very large cabochon cut "ruby" of 352,5 carats belonged to Mughal Emperor Timur (Tamerlane). He would also be a spinel. The stone bears an engraved Arabic inscription dating from the 14th century, named after the 5 sovereigns who owned it, from India to Persia.

 

The Rosser Reeves Star Ruby: an exceptional star ruby

Weighing an impressive 138,7 carats, the Rosser Reeves Star Ruby is one of the largest and finest star rubies in the world. It was discovered in Sri Lanka and is today at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, where it is on public display.

 

The Sunrise ruby, an auction record

The Sunrise Ruby is a rare Burmese ruby ​​weighing 25,59 carats. It is considered one of the most expensive rubies ever sold at auction. In 2015, it fetched a record price of over $30 million at an auction organized by Sotheby's in Switzerland.

 

The "King of Mogok" ruby, 1700 carats...

It was extracted from the basements of Burma, in the Mogok valley, rich in rubies and sapphires, still raw in its matrix. It was presented in 2019 at the Natural History Museum of Nantes in France.

 

Exceptional rubies to collect

The most sought-after rubies remain, like these historical rubies, the "pigeon's blood" color rubies, deep red with a hint of blue, from Myanmar (formerly Burma). This origin is one of the most reputable sources of high quality rubies, sought after by royalty and major collectors. The Burmese believed that wearing rubies conferred invincibility in battle.
You will find all available rubies on 58 Facettes by clicking on our collection of ruby jewelry, as well as our most exceptional stones in this collection of important gems.