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4.18 carat Red Sapphire — Cushion Cut
4.18 carat Red Sapphire — Cushion Cut

4.18 carat Red Sapphire — Cushion Cut

Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10

Red sapphire is a durable corundum gemstone valued for its strong red colour and suitability for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire

Certified 2.06 Carats No heat Sri-Lanka Pink Sapphire Oval Cutstone Natural gem
Certified 2.06 Carats No heat Sri-Lanka Pink Sapphire Oval Cutstone Natural gem

Certified 2.06 Carats No heat Sri-Lanka Pink Sapphire Oval Cutstone Natural gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 2.06 Carats No heat Sri-Lanka Pink Sapphire Oval Cutstone Natural gem Weight: 2.06 Carats Size: 7.78x6.21x5.01 MM Pieces: 1 Shape: Faceted Oval cut stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire

18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring
18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring

18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring

Located in Den Haag, NL

ring is made of 18k solid gold and features a natural loose ruby gemstone as the center stone. The ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring
18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring

18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring

Located in Den Haag, NL

ring is made of 18k solid gold and features a natural loose ruby gemstone as the center stone. The ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Brilliant-Cut Pink Sapphire Triple Hex White Gold Stud Earrings, Roule & Co 2022
Brilliant-Cut Pink Sapphire Triple Hex White Gold Stud Earrings, Roule & Co 2022

Brilliant-Cut Pink Sapphire Triple Hex White Gold Stud Earrings, Roule & Co 2022

By Roule & Company

Located in Dallas, TX

, decadent, and playful, composed of golden lattices filled with carats of loose gemstones - emeralds, rubies

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.285ct NATURAL RUBY  Octagonal Cut Loose Gemstone
4.285ct NATURAL RUBY  Octagonal Cut Loose Gemstone

4.285ct NATURAL RUBY Octagonal Cut Loose Gemstone

By Hannaboya

Located in Lanham, MD

Cut Loose Gemstone. This exquisite gem, with its mesmerizing pink hue and unique octagonal cut, is a

Category

2010s African Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Ruby 1.13 ct Emerald Cut Natural Unheated, Loose Gemstone
Ruby 1.13 ct Emerald Cut Natural Unheated, Loose Gemstone

Ruby 1.13 ct Emerald Cut Natural Unheated, Loose Gemstone

Located in South Melbourne, AU

jewellery piece or gemstone investment. This luxurious unheated ruby from Mozambique is over 1 carat and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Unheated 2.13 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood
Unheated 2.13 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood

Unheated 2.13 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood

Located in London, GB

Natural Ruby Loose Stone in Pigeon Blood 2.13 carat, unheated GRS/GCS appointed lab certificate

Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

GRS Certified 3.03 Carat Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby Loose Stone
GRS Certified 3.03 Carat Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby Loose Stone

GRS Certified 3.03 Carat Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby Loose Stone

Located in London, GB

GRS Certified 3.03 Carat Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby Loose Stone This Item is ideal for your

Category

2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Unheated 3.03 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood
Unheated 3.03 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood

Unheated 3.03 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood

Located in London, GB

Natural Ruby Loose Stone in Pigeon Blood 3.03 carat, unheated GRS/GCS appointed lab certificate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Unheated 2.06 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood
Unheated 2.06 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood

Unheated 2.06 Carat Natural Ruby Loose stone in Pigeon Blood

Located in London, GB

Natural Ruby Loose Stone in Pigeon Blood 2.06 carat, unheated GRS/GCS appointed lab certificate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Unheated 2.20 Carat Natural Ruby Loose Stone in Pigeon Blood
Unheated 2.20 Carat Natural Ruby Loose Stone in Pigeon Blood

Unheated 2.20 Carat Natural Ruby Loose Stone in Pigeon Blood

Located in London, GB

Natural Ruby Loose Stone 2.20 carat, unheated GRS/appointed lab certificate can be arranged upon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.12ct Natural Vivid Pink Sapphire Unheated Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Certified 1.12ct Natural Vivid Pink Sapphire Unheated Gemstone Ring Gemstone

Certified 1.12ct Natural Vivid Pink Sapphire Unheated Gemstone Ring Gemstone

Located in Makola, LK

Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire 1.12 Carat Natural Gemstone. Rich Pink Color. Gemstone gift for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

7.23CT  Ruby Heated
7.23CT  Ruby Heated

7.23CT Ruby Heated

Unavailable|$1,500

7.23CT Ruby Heated

Located in Miami, FL

This ruby, totaling 7.23 carats, is a stunning gemstone in heated state. The oval-shaped gemstone

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.97ct Oval Ruby
GIA Certified 3.97ct Oval Ruby

GIA Certified 3.97ct Oval Ruby

Located in LA, CA

3.97 carats Oval Ruby 10.35 x 7.02 x 5.43 mm GIA #1226217235 The stone of love, passion, vigor, and

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

GIA Certified 3.59ct Marquise Ruby
GIA Certified 3.59ct Marquise Ruby

GIA Certified 3.59ct Marquise Ruby

Located in LA, CA

GIA Certified 3.59ct Ruby Marquise 15.76 x 7.54 x 3.76 mm GIA # 2223661928 #R51 A rare and

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

GIA Certified 2.43ct Octagonal Ruby
GIA Certified 2.43ct Octagonal Ruby

GIA Certified 2.43ct Octagonal Ruby

Located in LA, CA

2.43 carats Octagonal Ruby 8.56 x 6.71 x 4.18 mm GIA #5222194097 The above 2.43ct Octagonal Ruby is

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

3.01Ct Mozambique Oval Ruby
3.01Ct Mozambique Oval Ruby

3.01Ct Mozambique Oval Ruby

Unavailable|$19,900

3.01Ct Mozambique Oval Ruby

Located in New York, NY

A CDC certified lush red, lively Mozambique oval ruby. This stone is VERY clean, and shines line a

Category

2010s 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.