Rosser Reeves Star Ruby

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC, United States

This is one of the world's largest and finest star rubies, with superb color and a well-defined star. Rosser Reeves, an American advertising executive, carried it as a lucky stone and called it his "baby." Gift of Mr. and Mrs Rosser Reeves 1965.

Details

Title: Rosser Reeves Star Ruby
Location: Sri Lanka, Asia
Type: Gem
Rights: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. The image or its contents may be protected by international copyright laws. http://www.si.edu/termsofuse
External Link: View this object record in the Smithsonian Institution Collections Search Center
Weight: 138.70ct
USNM Catalog Number(s): G4257
Photo Credit: Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
Field: Mineral Sciences
Fassion: Oval Cabochon
Color: Medium Red Purple

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