This 5.62 Carat Ruby is a wow factor as pigeon red blood is one of the most sought after with its rich deep red colour. It’s said that a perfect ruby is the same colour as the first two drops of blood from a nose of a killed Pigeon. The term is said to have come from Burma where locals call the most vivid ko two meaning blood. Some thinks it’s the centre of a pigeon’s eye. Its shows off 112 white diamonds at 1.6ct which dazzle.
Their breath-taking scarlet hue and mystical origins, rubies have captivated humans from times of the bible where its they are mentioned a number of times. Steeped in history, these precious stones have not only been sought after by European royalty, but they were also worn by ancient Burmese warriors in battle In Sanskrit, the ruby is called Ratnaraj or King of Precious Stones. Many of these early cultures were drawn to how the stone’s colour resembled blood, in turn believing rubies held the power of life