They are even more surprised when they learn that there are about a dozen locations in North Carolina where anyone can look for gemstones and keep anything that they find. World's largest Gem-Quality Ruby ever found, the Estrela de FURA 55.Most people are surprised to hear that rubies, sapphires, and emeralds have been found in North Carolina. #furagems #Fura #business #blog #mining #gemstones #Linkedin #Rubies This gem is expected to surpass the record set by The Sunrise Ruby, a 25.59-carat Burmese ruby that sold for $30.3 million at Sotheby’s Geneva in 2015 and still holds the world auction record for a ruby. The Estrela de FURA 55.22 is gearing up for a worldwide tour soon, with exhibitions scheduled in Taipei, China, Singapore, Geneva, and Dubai, before taking centre stage at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on June 8. Its rich saturation of the colour, untouched by heat treatment, highly crystalline appearance, and incomparable size make it a truly unique and valuable gemstone, estimated to be worth over $30 million.

Its unearthing shines a spotlight on Mozambique as a renowned source of premium quality rubies. Named Estrela de FURA 55.22, meaning “Star of FURA” in Portuguese, this extraordinary ruby weighed a staggering 101 carats rough and 55.22 carats in its final form and boasted an exceptional depth of colour and size. Read the incredible story of FURA Gems’ historic discovery of the world’s largest gem-quality ruby ever found. #sapphires #australia #australiansapphires #naturalgems #naturalgemstones #minetomarket #responsiblysourced #furagems #sapphire #sapphireblue #sapphirejewelry #sapphireengagementring #gemstones #preciousstones #loosediamonds #finegemstones #amazingaustralia #sapphireearrings #gemstone #coloredgemstones #loosegemstones #bluesapphire #sapphirecoast #gemstonejewelry #gemstonesforjewelry #marketresearch #safemining #gemstoneproduction #gemstonesupplier #gemstonelove The wondrous Australian sapphires are coming soon! Thus, the versatile colours of Australian sapphires cater to every aspiration related to fine jewellery. The MVEye survey on colour gemstones also found out that sapphires are becoming a favourite for men’s and kids’ fashion spaces. Precious colour is gaining ground for consumers seeking fresh looks in fine jewellery and trade trying to attract self-purchasers, next-gen jewellery buyers and even bridal jewellery shoppers, said Marty Hurwitz, CEO of MVI Marketing LLC.

Colours of Australian sapphires cater to varied buying matrix

Rough rubies and sapphires