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How much is a real ruby worth?

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How much is a real ruby worth?
Extremely high quality rubies can cost as much as $1 million per carat because the gem is one of the most valuable and sought-after. Lesser quality rubies can cost around $1,500 per carat.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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GIA Certified No Heat Natural Star Ruby Loose Stone Weighing 4.84 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A rare, investment quality GIA star ruby weighing 4.84 carats, no indication of heating GIA REPORT 6224671008 Natural star rubies are relatively rare and highly sought after by gem e...
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20th Century Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby

GIA Certified 16.52 Carat Unheated Star Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary, untreated star ruby is a true marvel of nature, weighing a monumental 16.52 carats — an exceptionally rare size for a gemstone of this caliber.
Category

2010s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

GIA Unheated Burma Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.56 ct. GIA unheated Burma purplish pink star ruby oval cabochon with 2.50 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and baguettes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.85 Carat Natural Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
At the heart of this exquisite piece lies a radiant natural cabochon star ruby. Certified by the GIA as natural with no indications of heating.
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Star Ruby Ring, 17.29ct GIA, 3.0ct Diamond Accents
Located in Aspen, CO
This large Star Ruby displays a 6 sharp and distinctive rays as light passes through it, called an asterism.
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

44.1 Ct GIA Bellerophon Certificate Rare Double 12 Ray star Ruby Burma
Located in bangkok, TH
E072 GIA Bellerophon Rare Double 12 Ray star ruby Burma Gold ring Total weight 23.91Gram Platinum 1-Main stone : 44.1Ct Natural Rare Double 12 Ray star ruby Burma gemstone 2-Su...
Category

2010s Burmese Dome Rings

Materials

Star Ruby

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