Ruby
The king of red in the court of gems The Ruby may be more valuable and rare than the diamond. The price for carat doubles over one carat, triples over two carats and over 6 carats… there is no price!
“If the colour is right, don’t look at the shape! Be wary of the quality, prices change a lot! A gemmological certificate is recommended for this gemstone.”
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Ruby, round cut, 0.52 ct
[Cod. RB0227]
Ruby with a round faceted cut and an intense red color, commercially known as “pigeon blood”. A quality gem with dimensions and shape suitable for
...Price: € 829,00
Ruby, oval cut, 0.94 ct
[Cod. RB0197]
Ruby of Tanzanian origin on the border with Mozambique. The crystal of this specimen is very clean due to its mineralogical species and the brilliance
...Price: € 589,00
Ruby, not heated, oval cabochon cut, 1.39 ct
[Cod. RB0228]
Ruby with a beautiful natural color that has not even undergone common heating treatment. The particular oval cabochon shape obtained by our cutter is simple
...Price: € 529,00
Pair of Rubies, oval cut, 1.01 ct tot.
[Cod. RB0225]
A beautiful bright and lively red for this pair of Rubies with a classic oval cut, just over the carat of weight. For shape and
...Price: € 758,00
Ruby, oval cut, 0.72 ct
[Cod. RB0221]
The magnificent “pigeon blood” red of this classic oval-cut Ruby defines its value and charm. The carat is contained, but wisely distributed on the front
...Price: € 1.195,00
Ruby, heart cut, 2.93 ct
[Cod. RB0220]
A refined heart cut with magnificent proportions and excellent symmetry seems to perfectly complete the beautiful deep and intense red of this example of Rhodolite
...Price: € 5.690,00
Pair of Rubies, round cut, 1.23 ct tot.
[Cod. RB0226]
A particular round cut, one of the most sought after, for this beautiful pair of Rubies with an extraordinary intense and vivid red. Undoubtedly a
...Price: € 2.075,00
Pair of Rubies, drop cut, 0.68 ct tot.
[Cod. RB0224]
Beautiful pair of drop-shaped Rubies, ideal for creating a refined pair of earrings in combination with the precious white of diamonds. Excellent color point and
...Price: € 395,00
Ruby, heart cut, 0.63 ct
[Cod. RB0222]
An incredibly vivid red and the most romantic cut of all, for this beautiful ruby heart of over half a carat. Perfect choice to celebrate
...Price: € 495,00
Burma Ruby, marquise cabochon cut, 0.43 ct
[Cod. RB0217]
A very special choice, this beautiful Ruby from the precious Burmese origin: the marquise cut is faceted on one side and smooth cabochon on the
...Price: € 135,00
Ruby, oval cut, 1.45 ct
[Cod. RB0074]
Almost a carat and a half weight for this classic Ruby oval cut specimen, perfect for any creation, in an ideal combination with the brilliant
...Price: € 790,00
Ruby, not heated, heart cut, 1.27 ct
[Cod. RB0216]
An incredibly vivid and bright color point, in which the red turns towards bright pink tones, gives intensity and great visual impact to this beautiful
...Price: € 1.370,00
Ruby, oval cut, 1.01 ct
[Cod. RB0199]
Ruby gem of African origin with an intense red color and a beautiful crystal, very clean and free of visible inclusions. The oval cut, well
...Price: € 490,00
Pair of Burma Rubies, oval cut, 0.85 ct tot.
[Cod. RB0211]
The most precious of its origins, evidenced by the exceptional point of red, for these magnificent Burmese Rubies with a classic oval cut. Perfect gems
...Price: € 759,00
Oval cut Burma ruby, 1.07 ct
[Cod. RB0036]
Valuable Burma origin for this gorgeous red ruby with intense and precious hue and good clarity. The oval cut makes it suitable to be set
...Price: € 1.445,00
Octagonal cut Ruby, 1.65 ct IGI
[Cod. RB0047]
In India, land of magnificent gems, Ruby was considered the king among precious stones, the sacred gemstone par excellence. Undoubtedly also in the Western culture
...Price: € 1.995,00
Burma Ruby, oval cut, 1.24 ct
[Cod. RB0166]
Ruby of Burmese origin with a light red and very bright tint. Its crystal is very transparent and clean due to its mineralogical species. A
...Price: € 1.570,00
Burma Ruby, oval cut, 1.10 ct
[Cod. RB0180]
Burmese Ruby with a clear and very bright hue, the crystal is transparent with small silky inclusions. The size of the oval is suitable for
...Price: € 1.350,00
Burma Ruby, oval cut, 1.25 ct
[Cod. RB0172]
Ruby of Burmese origin and of good quality. The crystal is transparent and the warm and deep red color, typical of the area of origin.
...Price: € 1.590,00
Ruby, oval cut, 1.31 ct
[Cod. RB0198]
Ruby red color with dark shades, its cut is good and the brilliant facets. The crystal is very clean and free of visible inclusions. The
...Price: € 685,00
Ruby
The name Ruby comes from the Latin Rubrum and indicates the red variety of the mineral corundum, all others colours are commonly called Sapphires. It takes second place on the scale for hardness after the diamond (Mohs scale). The hardness combined with the unmistakable beauty of its colour makes it the most noble in the gemstone kingdom.
Its colour may have minor hues of red and go from pink-red to orange or purple depending on the chromium and iron content of the gemstone. Its colour range has well defined limits beyond which it is considered more a sapphire than a ruby.
The so-called “pigeon’s blood” ruby classifies both the most desirable colour, pure red with a light hue of blue, and also its origin from one of the famous mines of Burma.Purchase a RubyOnce the natural origin of a ruby has been certified the key feature is definitely colour, such as its hue and saturation. Clarity is often a secondary feature because inclusions are typical of this variety of corundum and may also indicate its geographical origins. The origin can difference its price as for the Burmese that are the highest rated rubies in the world.
Treatments and synthesis
Many treatments have been studied to enhance this very rare stone, so that today we can in the market very different quality gemstones at different prices. For example Rubies treated with leaded glass appear at first glance to be good, but they cost even 10 times less than untreated rubies since the treatments are not long lasting. In this cases the original material quality before treatment is of very poor.
A further job for gemmologists is to recognise natural products from the multitude of synthetic rubies that have been produced since 1800.
Synthetic rubies, unlike natural rubies, have no inclusions and have always stunning colours.
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