The cushion-shaped ruby stated to weigh 4.80 carats, set between two lily motifs each decorated with a triangular and brilliant-cut diamonds, size 52, signed Mellerio, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case by Mellerio dits Meller.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece contains a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore cannot be imported into the US. Please contact the jewellery department for further information or see our Important Notices. Accompanied by SSEF report no.76016 and GRS no. 2009-021312, both stating that the ruby stated to weigh 4.80 carats, measuring 9.42 x 8.94 x 6.27 mm, is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, the GRS report additionally stating of 'pigeon's blood' colour. Signed Mellerio, French maker's mark, numbered 42767. Stamped with French assay mark and 750 for gold. Ruby with typical inclusions, few nicks and abrasions. Triangular diamonds stated to weigh a total of 0.48 carat; remaining brilliant-cut diamonds stated to weigh 0.91 carat, on average G-H colour, VS clarity. Very minor signs of wear to the metal. Condition as new. Gross weight approximately 12 grams.
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In 1613, by royal decree, Marie de Médici, Queen of France, granted exceptional privileges to the Mellerio family for having thwarted a plot to assassinate the young King Louis XIII. Thus was established what would become the oldest dynasty of jewellers, the suppliers of Marie-Antoinette and Empresses Joséphine and Eugénie, as well as of all European Royal Courts.

In 2013, Mellerio dits Meller celebrated its 400th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the jewellery house enlisted the talents of celebrated jeweller Edéenne to create an haute joaillerie collection as rare and innovative as the house itself. Through the use of the maison's extensive archives and its collection of rare gems assembled over the course of several generations, the unique 'Médicis' collection was created. Inspired by Marie de Mꦜedici, each piece depicts the lily, the French royal emblem, a natural c♉hoice for this collection.