The red variety of corundum, ruby is, weight for weight, one of the most expensive coloured stones in the world. An intense, pure, vivid red is what gives it its value.
See available rubies"Pigeon's blood" describes the ideal ruby red: a pure, vivid red with a very slight hint of blue that intensifies the glow without darkening the stone. It's the most sought-after and rarest colour, historically associated with Burmese stones.
Burmese rubies (Mogok region) remain the historic benchmark for their exceptional colour. Thailand and Mozambique are today major sources, producing very fine quality stones at more accessible prices. Certified origin directly influences value, sometimes more than weight.
The vast majority of rubies on the market are heated to improve colour and dissolve certain inclusions, a long-standing, stable practice widely accepted in the trade, provided it's disclosed on the lab report. Unheated rubies, rarer, trade at a noticeably higher price.
With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, just behind diamond, ruby is one of the most resilient coloured stones for daily wear, an excellent choice for a ring worn without interruption.
I select the ruby with you, then we choose the setting: solitaire, diamond halo, ruby and diamond three-stone, or Art Deco style. The ring is set in 18-carat yellow, white or rose gold, or in platinum, in our workshops in Paris or Antwerp.
With a hardness of 9, just behind diamond, ruby withstands everyday wear. Its intense red makes it a bold and symbolic engagement ring.
The price depends first on the colour (the "pigeon's blood" red is the most sought after), then on the origin, the treatment (heated or unheated) and the weight. I offer you several stones within your budget, all with a certificate.
Clean it with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Have the prongs checked by a jeweller once a year.
Yes. Its hardness of 9 makes it very resistant to daily wear, and its red symbolises passion.
Yellow and rose gold warm up the red, white gold and platinum bring it out with more contrast. I set rings in 18-carat yellow, white or rose gold, or in platinum.
Heating is common and accepted if it is stated on the certificate. At equal quality, an unheated ruby is rarer and therefore more expensive.
They are the same stone, corundum. It is called ruby when the colour is red, and pink sapphire when it is lighter. The boundary between the two is set by the laboratory.
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