What kind of stone it is in this diamond bracelet? Purplish red ruby? Bulgari creates this beautiful diamond bracelet featuring rubellite.
Rubellite is tourmaline that is strong in pink or red. Red tourmaline is also well known trade name for rubellite. High quality rubellite has pure red or rich pink red colors. Many dealers prefer pure red color rubellite as it resembles ruby. Of course, it can substitute ruby in jewelry since a rubellite in big size and good clarity can less substantial in price than a ruby. In jewelry industry, high couture jewelers usually feature rubellite in their rings, pendants, or bracelets.
This rubellite and diamond bracelet, Bulgari designed as a row of mixed-cut cushion-shaped rubellites alternating with marquise-shaped diamonds, mounted in white gold, length approximately 167mm. This bracelet was sold for $25,218 in a Sothebys' auction.
