Known as Estrela de Fura, this valuable stone is believed to be the world’s largest gem-quality ruby ever mined

For a month, Dubai will likely be house to the world’s largest gem-quality ruby ever found.

The breathtaking 101-carat Mozambican gemstone was unveiled by Fura Gems Inc at DMCC’s Dubai Diamond Change on Wednesday.

Named Estrela de Fura (Star of Fura in Portuguese), the uncommon pigeon-blood tough ruby will keep within the emirate earlier than it’s positioned for personal public sale in October. Not everybody will have the ability to see it, although, as viewing will likely be obtainable strictly by means of appointments.

“We’re extremely thrilled to have found Estrela de Fura, the world’s largest gem-quality ruby ever mined. With over two years of manufacturing, Fura has confirmed its ruby mine in Mozambique to be a world-class deposit,” mentioned Dev Shetty, founder and chief govt officer of Fura Gems.

“This discovery is an unprecedented incidence and a second of honour for us at Fura and for Mozambique.”

The premium-quality ruby — with a vivid purple hue and distinctive fluorescence and readability — is alleged to be extraordinarily uncommon.

For hundreds of years, the best of rubies have been synonymous with Mogok in Burma, however Estrela de Fura’s discovery locations the highlight on Mozambique as a supply of uncommon gem-quality crystals.

A gemstone that would set a world document

An professional described the ruby as “probably the most consequential and promising gemstone” ever examined in his profession.

“This ruby exhibits traits usually encountered solely within the classical Mogok mines of Burma. It possesses a fluorescence and vivid purple color and even excels in its wonderful readability,” mentioned Dr A. Peretti, proprietor and CEO of GRS GemResearch Swisslab.

“Estrela de Fura offers the potential to realize the brand new world document of being the best gem-quality ruby ever discovered with a measurement of over 50 carats as soon as it goes by means of the ultimate chopping course of,” he added.

Shetty mentioned they selected to unveil the uncommon gem in Dubai as a result of the emirate is their “birthplace”.

“We gave beginning to Fura in Dubai, right here in DMCC and it has to start out right here. We’re headquartered right here. It’s an iconic day not just for us however for Mozambique, DMCC, for Dubai and likewise for my neighborhood again house in Mozambique the place we function,” he added.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, govt chairman and CEO of DMCC, added: “DMCC has performed a major function in solidifying the emirate as a worldwide commerce hub, significantly for valuable stones. We’re honoured to associate with Fura to unveil the world’s largest gem-quality ruby right here on the Dubai Diamond Change; one more demonstration of Dubai’s pivotal function within the world gemstone trade.”

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