{"product_id":"the-sultan-of-bruneis-ruby-earrings-8-55-carats","title":"The Sultan of Brunei's Ruby Earrings, 8.55 Carats","description":"Few gemstones possess the combination of beauty, rarity and provenance found in these extraordinary ruby earrings. Weighing 4.37 and 4.18 carats, the perfectly matched rubies display the coveted pigeon’s blood hue—the most prized and elusive color in the ruby world. To encounter one ruby of this caliber is rare; to find two so closely matched in color, size and quality is exceptional. Their vivid red saturation, remarkable transparency and luminous inner glow place them among the finest rubies one could hope to encounter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Their extraordinary quality earned them a place in one of the most lavish royal commissions of the 20th century. When the Sultan of Brunei commissioned his magnificent crown, these rubies were selected to adorn it among a collection of the world's most exceptional gemstones. During this period, the Sultan was widely regarded as the wealthiest person in the world, presiding over a court synonymous with unparalleled luxury. Set with monumental natural pearls, vivid yellow diamonds and rare pigeon’s blood rubies, the crown represented the height of royal splendor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When the crown was later sold, select gemstones from its construction entered the market. These earrings preserve the original diamond halos that once framed the rubies within the crown, totaling 2.50 carats. As a result, they retain a direct and tangible connection to one of the most extraordinary royal treasures of modern times.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45081920602247,"sku":"32-2749","price":348500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2749_1.png?v=1782919275","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/the-sultan-of-bruneis-ruby-earrings-8-55-carats","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}