The 18.88 ct Burmese Ruby That Was Rejected by Three Royal Families (And Why That Makes It the Most Important Ruby Alive)
In the past eighteen months this stone has been privately shown to three reigning royal houses in Asia and the Middle East. All three declined to acquire it. Their reason was identical: “Too recognisable.” 18.88 ct oval Origin: Mogok (old mine, pre-1962 embargo) Colour: GRS & AGL “Pigeon Blood” (the deepest red either lab will…