CLEAN : Burmese ruby fetches record $30mn at Sotheby's auction

CLEAN : Burmese ruby fetches record $30mn at Sotheby's auction

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Interactive Video

Business, Arts, Other

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers an auction event, highlighting the bidding process for various items, including the historic Pink Diamond and the record-breaking sale of the Sunrise Ruby. The discussion emphasizes the rarity and valuation of rubies, particularly the pigeon blood red Burmese Ruby, and notes the increasing recognition of colored stones in the market.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the highest bid mentioned for the historic Pink Diamond?

14 million francs

25 million francs

30 million francs

11 million francs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the Sunrise Ruby sell for?

Over $10 million

Over $20 million

Over $40 million

Over $30 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Sunrise Ruby's sale price was how many times the previous record for a ruby?

Four times

Three times

Five times

Two times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the valuation of rubies over their career?

Rubies have been overvalued

Rubies have been ignored

Rubies have been undervalued

Rubies have been fairly valued

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of ruby is described as among the rarest?

Indian Ruby

African Ruby

Australian Ruby

Burmese Ruby