Estrela de Fura

Estrela de Fura
Type of stoneruby
Weight101 carats (initial), 55.22 carats (final)[1]
ColourVivid red "pigeon’s blood"
Country of originMontepuez, Mozambique
DiscoveredJuly 21, 2022
Estimated value$34.8 million

Estrela de Fura is a 101-carat ruby, and in its rough shape, is considered amongst the largest gem quality rubies ever mined.[2][3][4] The stone is characterized by an extremely rare vivid red hue, fluorescence, and clarity.[3][5][6] The gem was originally discovered in the Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique, and its name is a Portuguese translation derived from Mozambique's official language. Estrela da Fura means "Star of Fura."[5][7][1]

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  2. ^ "Estrela de Fura Ruby could shatter the $30m Record at Auction". Collector Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  3. ^ a b "Dubai firm Fura brings out 101-carat ruby, said to be world's largest such 'gem-quality' stone mined". gulfnews.com. 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
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  5. ^ a b "Meet "Estrela De Fura": The World's Largest Red Rough Ruby is Unveiled". Israeli Diamond Industry. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
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  7. ^ "Video: World's priciest ruby - Estrela De Fura - from Dubai's Fura Gems gets sold for $34.8m in New York". gulfnews.com. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-06-27.