Opinion on this unheated deep red natural ruby and price

[DiamondDuck]

I got offered this ruby at $3500 / ct. Natural, zero treatment, deep red, transparent. It has a certificate from a reputable local brand I know, so I know the information are correct.
Dimensions (mm): 6.11 x 6.15 x 3.15
1ct total

My target is a pure red ruby, no purple/pink/black spots inside it. Preferably light saber bright red, but it's really hard to find. I don't really like pigeon blood colors, luckily.

I'm new to ruby so I'm not sure if this price is good or not. It looks okay compared to all other online websites I searched on. Round shape requirement is also a big problem, most ruby I see are oval or cushion. Often I see one with the correct color but wrong shape. I use this website for reference: https://thenaturalrubycompany.com/r...=1&weight-min=0.8&weight-max=1.2&shapes=Round

Could someone experienced with ruby give their opinion? Thank you.

 

[Autumn in New England]

For $3,500? I like it. It's distinctly red, vibrant, untreated (you trust the lab), and you've got some sparkle there. It's moderately included and the cut is shallow (which is causing light loss). So it's not perfect, but few are. @Bookwyrm and I were just talking about a 1.7ct pinkish-red ruby that was $30k/carat. Sky's the limit with ruby, you know? So if you like what you see, and have a good return policy just in case, I think the price is right.

 

[DiamondDuck]

30k / carat

For $3,500? I like it. It's distinctly red, vibrant, untreated (you trust the lab), and you've got some nice sparkle there. There are some inclusions and the cut is shallow (which is causing light loss). So it's not perfect, but few are. @Bookwyrm and I were just talking about a 1.7ct pinkish-red ruby that was $30k/carat. Sky's the limit with ruby, you know? So if you like what you see, and have a good return policy just in case, I think the price is right.

Thanks for your help! I also notice that it's shallow, but on the bright side it's a lot better than deep cut I've seen many ruby with over 1ct weight, but only 5.4 - 5.6mm diameter.

I always thought diamonds were more expensive than ruby. But some ruby colors are more expensive than any white diamonds I've seen

 

[Autumn in New England]

30k / carat

Thanks for your help! I also notice that it's shallow, but on the bright side it's a lot better than deep cut I've seen many ruby with over 1ct weight, but only 5.4 - 5.6mm diameter.

Yeah she's super spready, that's for sure!

 

[DiamondDuck]

Here's a pigeon blood ruby at 15k / ct from the same seller. I didn't bother asking details because it's out of my budget lol, but it's around 3.5ct. Also from Thailand.

May I see the pinkish-red ruby that you're thinking about? I think I haven't seen a pinkish-red ruby at that price. Thanks!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I don't have a photo, unfortunately! The size and clarity of that oval are nice, but I actually think I like the color of the round better.

 

[Sydneyphoenix]

I know a vendor who wants USD $100K for >1.5ct loupe-clean Mohok ruby…rather get 3-5 carat eye-clean ruby for that price.

 

[DiamondDuck]

I know a vendor who wants USD $100K for >1.5ct loupe-clean Mohok ruby…rather get 3-5 carat eye-clean ruby for that price.

could you give your opinion about the main ruby in the post? I'm not sure what else to look for (I prefer bright red but it seems it's only possible with spinel, bright red ruby is so much more expensive)

 

[dk168]

Treatment and origin aside, I like the stone in the original post for its colour, clarity and cut.

Not perfect as it is moderately included and the cut is not precision; however, the colour pops at me.

The face up size is good too for a 1ct stone as Ruby is heavy.

More importantly, 3.5k USD is a very good price.

I would grab it, and am not an expert.

All based on my own experience and preferences etc...

DK

 

[Sydneyphoenix]

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could you give your opinion about the main ruby in the post? I'm not sure what else to look for (I prefer bright red but it seems it's only possible with spinel, bright red ruby is so much more expensive)

The colour is great for that price and size also good, though with depth just over 50%, there’s some windowing. Moderately included, but decent price if no-heat Thai ruby indeed. Make sure to check out the certificate before you buy.

Another option is a pigeon-blood certified Burmese ruby (but likely MongHsu rather than Mogok), you can get those for from $4000 USD, with GIA certificate, and GIA criteria are stricter than many of other labs.

1.13ct GlA Certified Natural Unheated Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood Color Gemstone RMA87

GEM DESCRIPTIONSpecies:CorumdumVariety: Unheated Burma RubyWeight: 1.13 CtColor: Pigeon BloodCut: ExcellentClarity: Eye cleanOrigin: BurmaTreatment : No HeatLaboratory report/number : GlA Shipping method: FedEx /30 usd /Crystal Gift WB Gems Precision Cut Factory (Thailand) – Established in 2008...

wbgem.com

 

[DiamondDuck]

Treatment aside, I like the stone in the original post for its colour, clarity and cut.

Not perfect as it is moderately included and the cut is not precision; however, the colour pops at me.

The face up size is good too for a 1ct stone as Ruby is heavy.

More importantly, 3.5k USD is a very good price.

I would grab it, and am not an expert.

All based on my own experience and preferences etc...

DK

Thanks for your help! What would you say is a normal price for this ruby? With diamonds I can guess the exact price of any given stone with GIA cert, but with ruby/sapphire/emerald it's all over the place

 

[Sydneyphoenix]

Thanks for your help! What would you say is a normal price for this ruby? With diamonds I can guess the exact price of any given stone with GIA cert, but with ruby/sapphire/emerald it's all over the place

It’s not easy, and can’t use AI on youtube videos, but I would hazard a guess at $2500-3500 USD. I wouldn’t pay more than $4000, would rather get the Burma pigeon blood ruby with GIA certificate at that price.