A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND `RED BUTTERFLIES` EARRINGS, BY JAMES W. CURRENS

Lot 1939
25.11.2025 14:00UTC +08:00
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AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationHong Kong, Hong Kong
ID 1511886
Lot 1939 | A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND 'RED BUTTERFLIES' EARRINGS, BY JAMES W. CURRENS
Estimate value
HKD 20 000 000 – 30 000 000
A SUPERB PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND 'RED BUTTERFLIES' EARRINGS, BY JAMES W. CURRENS
Oval-shaped rubies of 5.05, 5.01, 2.11 and 2.03 carats, pear brilliant and marquise brilliant-cut diamonds, platinum and gold, signed JW Currens

SSEF, 2025, report no. 149150: (A-D) 4 rubies, (A) 5.052 carats, (B) 5.013 carats, (C) 2.106 carats, (D) 2.033 carats, Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, (A + B) 'pigeon blood red'
Gübelin, 2012, report no. 12101077/ 1 and 2: 5.05, 5.01, 2.11 and 2.03 carats, Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, 'pigeon blood red', Appendix letter
8 GIA, 2010 to 2012: 2.59 to 1.01 carat, D to E colour, VVS1 to VS1 clarity, 14.42 carats total

Size/Dimensions: 2.8 cm
Gross weight: 19.5 grams

Please note that the Gübelin and GIA reports are over 5 years old and would require updates.




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Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2012, lot 1903
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