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The ruby is said to be of unmatched quality. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The Estrela de Fura was polished into a cushion cut after it was discovered in July 2022. Photo: Sotheby's

The Estrela de Fura is the world's largest gem-quality ruby. Photo: Sotheby's

Sotheby's said the cut of the ruby magnifies its vibrant 'pigeon's blood colour. Photo: Sotheby's

Estrela de Fura weighs 55.22 carats. Photo: Sotheby's

The ruby was unveiled in Dubai in 2022. Photo: Sotheby's

The Estrela de Fura ruby. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Ahmed bin Sulayem, executive chairman and chief executive of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, right, and Dev Shetty, founder of Fura Gems, unveiled the Estrela de Fura ruby in Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Mr bin Sulayem holds up the ruby. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

While no price has been given to the rare stone, it is expected to sell for tens of millions of dollars. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Mined in Mozambique, the ruby was found at a mine operated by Fura Gems. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The ruby is said to be of unmatched quality. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The Estrela de Fura was polished into a cushion cut after it was discovered in July 2022. Photo: Sotheby's

The Estrela de Fura is the world's largest gem-quality ruby. Photo: Sotheby's

Sotheby's said the cut of the ruby magnifies its vibrant 'pigeon's blood colour. Photo: Sotheby's

Estrela de Fura weighs 55.22 carats. Photo: Sotheby's

The ruby was unveiled in Dubai in 2022. Photo: Sotheby's

The Estrela de Fura ruby. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Ahmed bin Sulayem, executive chairman and chief executive of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, right, and Dev Shetty, founder of Fura Gems, unveiled the Estrela de Fura ruby in Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Mr bin Sulayem holds up the ruby. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

While no price has been given to the rare stone, it is expected to sell for tens of millions of dollars. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Mined in Mozambique, the ruby was found at a mine operated by Fura Gems. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The ruby is said to be of unmatched quality. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

World’s largest ruby set to fetch at least $30m at auction

Unveiled in Dubai last year, Estrela de Fura 55.22 will return to the city before being auctioned at Sotheby's New York

The National

April 06, 2023

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