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Captivating 6.19ct Ruby Gemstone - GIA Certified
Captivating 6.19ct Ruby Gemstone - GIA Certified

Captivating 6.19ct Ruby Gemstone - GIA Certified

Located in רמת גן, IL

Captivating 6.19ct Ruby Gemstone - GIA Certified Discover the captivating allure of this stunning

Category

2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Burma Ruby - Burma Star Ruby -No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon Gemstone
Natural Burma Ruby - Burma Star Ruby -No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon Gemstone

Natural Burma Ruby - Burma Star Ruby -No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Natural Burma Ruby Star Ruby No Heat Cabochon Gemstone 65.03 Carats 58 Pieces (For Jewelry Making)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby

Loose Ruby - Oval .74ct Pinkish Red Solitaire
Loose Ruby - Oval .74ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Loose Ruby - Oval .74ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Carat: .74ct Cut: Oval Color: Pinkish Red Size (mm): 5.79 x 4.64 x 2.68 Condition: New without Tags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Loose Ruby - Oval .81ct Pinkish Red Solitaire
Loose Ruby - Oval .81ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Loose Ruby - Oval .81ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .81ct Cut: Oval Color: Pinkish Red Size: (mm) 6.09 x 4.62 x 2.94 Condition: New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Loose Ruby - Oval .80ct Pinkish Red Solitaire
Loose Ruby - Oval .80ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Loose Ruby - Oval .80ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Carat: .80ct Cut: Oval Color: Pinkish Red Size (mm): 6.85 x 5.00 x 3.26 Stone Note: (moderate residue) Condition: New without Tags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Loose Ruby - Cushion 1.05ct Pinkish Red Solitaire
Loose Ruby - Cushion 1.05ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Loose Ruby - Cushion 1.05ct Pinkish Red Solitaire

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Carat: 1.05ct Cut: Cushion Color: Pinkish Red Size (mm): 6.84 x 5.36 x 2.44 Condition: New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Chrysoprase Hand-Carved Pandemonium of Parrots Loose Gemstone Pendant
Natural Chrysoprase Hand-Carved Pandemonium of Parrots Loose Gemstone Pendant

Natural Chrysoprase Hand-Carved Pandemonium of Parrots Loose Gemstone Pendant

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Hand-carved natural chrysoprase pandemonium of parrots ruby loose gemstone pendant necklace. Our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysophrase, Ruby

Unheated Certified Natural Loose Ruby Mozambique Mine 4.61 Carats
Unheated Certified Natural Loose Ruby Mozambique Mine 4.61 Carats

Unheated Certified Natural Loose Ruby Mozambique Mine 4.61 Carats

Located in Peshawar, PK

Faceted Ruby Weight: 4.61 Carat Dimension: 8.86 x 7.70 x 6.54 Mm Colour: Purplish Red Origin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

GIA Certified 0.85ct Vivid Red Burmese Ruby, Natural Gemstone
GIA Certified 0.85ct Vivid Red Burmese Ruby, Natural Gemstone

GIA Certified 0.85ct Vivid Red Burmese Ruby, Natural Gemstone

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

This exceptional 0.85 carat Burmese ruby presents a rare and highly coveted vivid red hue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

1.15 Carat Heart Shaped Ruby – Vivid Red Natural Gemstone
1.15 Carat Heart Shaped Ruby – Vivid Red Natural Gemstone

1.15 Carat Heart Shaped Ruby – Vivid Red Natural Gemstone

Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10

A captivating 1.15 carat heart-shaped ruby, beautifully fashioned to symbolize love and passion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Loose Ruby, Oval Cut .95 Carat Pinkish Red Solitaire
Loose Ruby, Oval Cut .95 Carat Pinkish Red Solitaire

Loose Ruby, Oval Cut .95 Carat Pinkish Red Solitaire

Located in Greensboro, NC

carefully examined; diamonds and gemstones are graded and identified by GIA graduates. If there is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Loose Ruby, Oval Cut .99 Carat Pinkish Red Solitaire
Loose Ruby, Oval Cut .99 Carat Pinkish Red Solitaire

Loose Ruby, Oval Cut .99 Carat Pinkish Red Solitaire

Located in Greensboro, NC

carefully examined; diamonds and gemstones are graded and identified by GIA graduates. If there is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Untreated Guild Certified 1.19 Carat Ruby Gemstone From Burma
Untreated Guild Certified 1.19 Carat Ruby Gemstone From Burma

Untreated Guild Certified 1.19 Carat Ruby Gemstone From Burma

Located in Peshawar, PK

Natural Loose Ruby Weight: 1.19 Carat Dimension: 7.12 x 5.26 x 3.66 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Treatment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, Other

GIA Certified No Heat Natural Star Ruby Loose Stone Weighing 4.84 Carats
GIA Certified No Heat Natural Star Ruby Loose Stone Weighing 4.84 Carats

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

Category

20th Century Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby

Natural 1.95 Carat Adorable Faceted Ruby Gemstone From Afghanistan
Natural 1.95 Carat Adorable Faceted Ruby Gemstone From Afghanistan

Natural 1.95 Carat Adorable Faceted Ruby Gemstone From Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Loose Ruby Weight: 1.95 Carats Dimension: 8 x 6.2 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Jagdalek Afghanistan Shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Guild Certified 1.22 Carat Natural Loose Pigeon Blood Ruby From Burma
Guild Certified 1.22 Carat Natural Loose Pigeon Blood Ruby From Burma

Guild Certified 1.22 Carat Natural Loose Pigeon Blood Ruby From Burma

Located in Peshawar, PK

Natural Loose Ruby Weight: 1.22 Carat Dimension: 5.67 x 5.64 x 4.40 Mm Colour: Pigeon Blood Red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, Other

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval .84ctw Red Matched Pair
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval .84ctw Red Matched Pair

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval .84ctw Red Matched Pair

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .84ctw Cut: Oval Color: Red Measurements Stone 1 (mm): 5.77 x 3.91 x 2.56 Stone 2 (mm): 5.70 x 3.86 x 2.37 Condition: New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .63ctw Red Matched Pair
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .63ctw Red Matched Pair

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .63ctw Red Matched Pair

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .63ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone 1 Size (mm): 4.04 x 4.00 x 2.66 Stone 2 Size (mm): 4.00 x 4.00 x 2.60 Condition: New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval 1.47ctw Red Matched Pair
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval 1.47ctw Red Matched Pair

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval 1.47ctw Red Matched Pair

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Total Carats: 1.47ctw Cut: Oval Color: Red Measurements Stone 1 (mm): 5.49 x 4.62 x 3.14 Stone 2 (mm): 5.66 x 4.75 x 2.55 Condition: New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

GRS Certified 5.94 Carat No Heat Vivid Orangy-Red Loose Ruby
GRS Certified 5.94 Carat No Heat Vivid Orangy-Red Loose Ruby

GRS Certified 5.94 Carat No Heat Vivid Orangy-Red Loose Ruby

Located in Miami, FL

- Date 21 December 2017 - Object Description: One faceted gemstone - Identification: Natural Ruby

Category

2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .60ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .60ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .60ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .60ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone 1 Size (mm): 4.00 x 4.06 x 2.57 Stone 2 Size (mm): 3.94 x 3.96 x 2.63 Condition: New without Tags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .51ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .51ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair

Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .51ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair

Located in Greensboro, NC

Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .51ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone 1 Size (mm): 3.7 x 3.7 x 2.5 Stone 2 Size (mm): 3.7 x 3.7 x 1.8 Condition: New without Tags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Red Burma Ruby Gemstone 1.07 carats with GIA Report
Natural Red Burma Ruby Gemstone 1.07 carats with GIA Report

Natural Red Burma Ruby Gemstone 1.07 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

captivating Burmese ruby is a true treasure, embodying the finest qualities of a genuine gemstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.23 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.23 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.23 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the allure of a 1.23 carats Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby, certified by GIA. Its oval

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.27 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.27 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.27 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Presenting a captivating Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby weighing 1.27 carats, certified by GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.09 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.09 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.09 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the unmatched elegance of a Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby, a gemstone that perfectly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

natural beauty without any enhancements. This Mozambique ruby is not just a gemstone; it’s a piece of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

1.53 Carat A.G.L Certified Heated Cushion Cut Ruby Gemstone
1.53 Carat A.G.L Certified Heated Cushion Cut Ruby Gemstone

1.53 Carat A.G.L Certified Heated Cushion Cut Ruby Gemstone

Located in Bethesda, MD

• Gemstone: Ruby • Weight: 2.10 Carats • Shape: Cushion • Origin: Thailand • Heated • Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Purplish Red Ruby Gemstone 1.17 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Purplish Red Ruby Gemstone 1.17 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Purplish Red Ruby Gemstone 1.17 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add the beauty of a natural, unheated ruby to your collection with this stunning gemstone. Weighing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural "Pigeon's Blood" Burma Ruby Gemstone 2.32 carats with GIA Report
Natural "Pigeon's Blood" Burma Ruby Gemstone 2.32 carats with GIA Report

Natural "Pigeon's Blood" Burma Ruby Gemstone 2.32 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Identification: Natural "Pigeon's Blood" Burma Ruby 2.32 carats with GIA Report Carat: 2.32 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.31 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.31 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.31 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mozambique Ruby stands as an appealing and valuable gemstone, suitable for various jewelry designs or as a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.37 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.37 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.37 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

glimpse into the world of rare and unenhanced gemstones. Carat: Weighing 1.37 carats, this ruby strikes a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.05 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.05 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.05 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, this Ruby stands as a valuable gemstone, suitable for diverse jewelry designs or as a cherished

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

1.21 Carat AIG Certified Natural Pinkish Red Ruby Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
1.21 Carat AIG Certified Natural Pinkish Red Ruby Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

1.21 Carat AIG Certified Natural Pinkish Red Ruby Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Shape Cut Cushion This 1.21 Carat AIG Certified Natural Loose Ruby radiates an enchanting pinkish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Ruby Pair Gemstones 2.04 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Ruby Pair Gemstones 2.04 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Ruby Pair Gemstones 2.04 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Presenting a mesmerizing Natural Unheated Ruby Pair totaling 2.04 carats, complete with a GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1.12 carats Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby boasts a captivating oval shape, measuring 8.42 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GRS Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GRS Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.12 carats with GRS Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the allure of 1.12 carats natural unheated Mozambique Ruby. With a rectangular cushion cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.32 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.32 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 1.32 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Indulge in the timeless elegance of a 1.32 carats Mozambique Ruby, meticulously certified by GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 2.52 carats with GIA Report
Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 2.52 carats with GIA Report

Natural Unheated Red Mozambique Ruby Gemstone 2.52 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Please inquire for more videos/photos. Identification: Natural Ruby • Carat: 2.52 carats • Shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

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Loose Ruby Gemstone For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact loose ruby gemstone you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic loose ruby gemstone over the years, but those made by Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a loose ruby gemstone for sale for men should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Loose Ruby Gemstone?

The price for a loose ruby gemstone starts at $9,500 and tops out at $200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $40,700.

The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.

Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.

Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.

Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.

When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.

Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Loose Gemstones for You

Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry? 

Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.

A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.

If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.

Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.

There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.

Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.

Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”

Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)

If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.

Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.

Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Loose Ruby Gemstone
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To sell a loose ruby, you have a few options. You can have the stone evaluated by a licensed appraiser and then find a buyer in your local area. Another option is to work with a jeweler or auction house. Alternatively, you can list the gem on a reputable online platform. Shop a variety of loose gems on 1stDibs.