By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - The largest ruby in the world to come to auction will be offered by Sotheby's in New York in June, the auction ho.
Estrela de Fura is the largest gem-quality ruby in the world, which was unveiled in Dubai last year. It weighs approximately 55.22 carats and is anticipated to fetch more than $30 million (Rs 245 crore) when it is auctioned off in New York in June
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The ruby "was considered by experts as an exceptional treasure of nature for its fluorescence, outstanding clarity and vivid red hue, even in its natural, uncut state"