Gemstone
What Is Ruby?
Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum — aluminum oxide colored by trace chromium — prized for its intense red color and exceptional hardness, second only to diamond on the Mohs scale. It's one of the four traditional precious gemstones, alongside diamond, sapphire, and emerald.
How We Source It
From Origin to Our Facility
We source rough ruby through verified, legal channels from established regional suppliers, with every parcel assessed and logged on arrival before it enters our grading and preparation process.
How It's Processed
From Raw Material to Final Form
Rough ruby is first sorted and graded by color, clarity, and size, then cut and faceted by a skilled lapidary to bring out its brilliance — a demanding process given the stone's hardness. Each finished stone is polished and graded against clarity, color, and carat weight before being certified and prepared for trade.
Raw ruby crystal, as it arrives from source
Sorted and graded by color, clarity, and size
Cut, polished, and prepared for trade
Quick Facts
Working With Ruby
Sourced through verified, legal channels
Assessed prior to trade
Documented alongside every transaction
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