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Liberty Bell Ruby

Ruby 8500ct — East African ruby carved into a miniature Liberty Bell, later stolen in a heist

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Liberty Bell Ruby is associated, in the documented record, with a Ruby of approximately 8500 carats. East African ruby carved into a miniature Liberty Bell, later stolen in a heist (1950).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great ruby stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Liberty Bell Ruby?
Liberty Bell Ruby is associated, in the documented record, with a Ruby of approximately 8500 carats. East African ruby carved into a miniature Liberty Bell, later stolen in a heist.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1950. Origin / association: Global / Historic.
Can I acquire a ruby like Liberty Bell Ruby's?
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StoneRuby
Carat (approx.)8500 ct
Era1950
RegionGlobal / Historic

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

Arena

◆Historic Stone

Stone

Ruby

Region

🌐Global / Historic

Era

Mid-Century (1940–1969)
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