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Sunrise Ruby

Cushion Ruby 25.59ct — Pigeon's-blood Burmese ruby ring that became the most expensive colored gem at auction

The originalPigeon's-blood Burmese ruby ring that became the most expensive colored gem at auctionSee the documented piece →

Sunrise Ruby is associated, in the documented record, with a Cushion Ruby of approximately 25.59 carats. Pigeon's-blood Burmese ruby ring that became the most expensive colored gem at auction (2015).

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 Sunrise Ruby?
Sunrise Ruby is associated, in the documented record, with a Cushion Ruby of approximately 25.59 carats. Pigeon's-blood Burmese ruby ring that became the most expensive colored gem at auction.
What cut and colour is Sunrise Ruby's ruby?
It is a Cushion cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 2015. Origin / association: Global / Historic.
Can I acquire a ruby like Sunrise Ruby's?
Yes — Legacy Diamonds sources and commissions comparable rubys privately, including one-of-one bespoke pieces in the same cut and colour. Begin privately with the Legacy atelier.

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StoneRuby
ShapeCushion
Carat (approx.)25.59 ct
Era2015
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

Shape

Cushion

Region

🌐Global / Historic

Era

Contemporary (2000–present)
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