Lotus Gemology has been featured alongside many important gems and pieces of jewelry at auction and by jewelers.
Lotus Gemology reports have accompanied important gems and jewelry at international acutions and have been featured by jewelers worldwide. Our gemologists and their work have also appeared in leading international publications.
Below is a selection of notable auction results and press coverage featuring Lotus Gemology.
At Auction
Numerous important jewels have been auctioned accompanied by Lotus Gemology reports. Highlights include:
The Red Romance
A magnificent collection of 84 untreated Burmese rubies weighing 139.14 ct total. This necklace sold for a whopping HK$67,800,000 (US$8,000,000+) and is one of the most important Burmese ruby necklaces to appear at auction in the last decade in terms of weight.
Cartier Sapphire Pendant Necklace
A 42.42 ct untreated blue sapphire from Burma, set in a necklace by Cartier. This sold for HK$20,400,000 (US$2,000,000+).
Magnificent Ruby Earrings
14.54 & 13.12 ct untreated Mozambique ruby earrings. Sold for HK$48,000,000 (US$6,000,000+), earning this pair the world auction record for per carat and total price for Mozambique ruby jewelry in 2017.
Harry Winston Sapphire Necklace
A 43.89 ct untreated Sri Lankan sapphire, set in a necklace by Harry Winston. Sold for HK$10,560,000 (US$1,300,000+).
The Flare of Crimson Necklace
52.22 carats of untreated Mozambique rubies (22 stones), decorated with nearly 60 ct of diamonds. This beautiful set sold for HK$24,780,000 (US$3,000,000+).
Further selected auction listings featuring Lotus Gemology reports:
Tiancheng
- Pair of ruby and diamond pendent earclips, Harry Winston • Spring 2018 • Jewellery and Jadeite
- Fine sapphire and diamond ring, Boucheron • Spring 2018 • Jewellery and Jadeite
- Pink spinel and diamond necklace • Mid-Season 2017 • Jewellery and Jadeite
- The Electric Romance: Very rare colour-changing cobalt spinel and diamond ring • Autumn 2015 • Jewellery and Jadeite
- Important pair of ruby and diamond pendent earrings • Autumn 2015 • Jewellery and Jadeite
Christie's
- Sapphire and diamond ring • Spring 2019 • Jewels Online
Bonhams
- 4.01 ct spinel • Los Angeles • December 2018 • Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones, Minerals, and Natural History
- Superb pair of red spinels • Los Angeles • May 2018 • Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones, Minerals, and Natural History
- Fiery red spinel • Los Angeles • May 2017 • Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones, Minerals, and Natural History
- A ruby and diamond ring • London • April 2017 • Fine Jewellery
- Exceptional trapiche sapphire • Los Angeles • November 2015 • Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones, Minerals, and Natural History
Koller
- Burma sapphire and diamond ring • Zurich • June 2017 • Jewellery
Buy with Lotus
Our reports are also used by jewelers around the world. Examples include:
- Fabergé
- Ivy New York
- Hartmanns Copenhagen
In the Press
Lotus Gemology and our gemologists have been featured in numerous international publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, National Geographic, and Robb Report.
For our publicshed research and articles, visit the Lotus Bibliography.