Rubies
Mozambique, Myanmar, and East African rubies — the world's most valuable colored gemstone by per-carat price. Pigeon blood and vivid red certified stones with GRS and SSEF laboratory reports.
Overview
Fine rubies are the most valuable colored gemstones in the world on a per-carat basis, with exceptional stones regularly achieving prices that exceed even top-quality diamonds. The defining quality of a fine ruby is its color — the coveted 'pigeon blood' red, a pure, vivid red with a slight blue undertone, commands the highest premiums. We source rubies from the world's premier mining regions: Mozambique (Montepuez), Myanmar (Mogok, Mong Hsu), and East Africa (Tanzania, Madagascar). Mozambique rubies have emerged as the world's leading commercial source, offering excellent color and availability. Myanmar (Burma) rubies remain the most prized historically, with Mogok stones commanding significant premiums. All stones are accompanied by laboratory reports from GRS or SSEF with full disclosure of heat treatment status — unheated stones command substantial premiums over heated material. We supply investment-grade individual stones and commercial parcels for qualified buyers, collectors, and institutional clients.
Available Forms
Specifications
Certifications & Documentation
- GRS (Gem Research Swisslab) — pigeon blood and origin designation
- SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute) reports
- Gübelin Gem Lab reports
- GIA colored stone reports
- Heat treatment disclosure (heated/unheated/minor heat)
- Origin determination: Mozambique, Myanmar, Tanzania
- Export permits from country of origin
- Chain of custody documentation
Sourcing Origins
We source from verified mining regions with full provenance documentation.
Mozambique (Montepuez)
World's largest ruby deposit. Vivid red color with good clarity. Dominant commercial source since 2009. Gemfields-operated.
Myanmar (Mogok)
The legendary 'Valley of Rubies.' Pigeon blood rubies with the finest color. Highest per-carat values globally. Limited supply.
Myanmar (Mong Hsu)
Commercial-grade rubies with strong red color. Typically heat-treated. Good availability for commercial parcels.
Tanzania (Longido, Winza)
Vivid red to pinkish-red stones. Good commercial availability. Some fine stones with minimal treatment.
Madagascar
Emerging source with good color saturation. Commercial to fine grade material. Growing production.
Vietnam (Lục Yên)
High-quality rubies with strong fluorescence. Some pigeon blood designation. Limited but fine production.
Global Price Indications
Regional price indications per carat. Executable quotes depend on certification, grade, parcel size, and delivery terms.
Rubies
Regional price indications (USD / carat)
- Mozambique, Myanmar & East Africa
- Heated & unheated lots
- Pigeon blood to vivid red
- 1 ct – 10+ ct certified stones
- GRS / SSEF lab reports available
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Supply & Logistics
Sourcing
Direct procurement from Mozambique (Gemfields auctions), Myanmar dealers, and East African mining companies.
Certification
All investment-grade stones certified by GRS or SSEF prior to delivery. Heat treatment fully disclosed.
Security Transport
Armored courier (Malca-Amit, Brinks) for high-value shipments. Full insurance at replacement value.
Delivery Terms
Ex-vault in Bangkok, Antwerp, Dubai, or New York. DDP delivery to buyer's location available.
Payment
Wire transfer (TT), Letters of Credit (LC), escrow, or SBLC-backed structures for large transactions.
Compliance
Full KYC/AML verification. Source of funds documentation. OFAC and sanctions screening for all parties.
Ready to source Rubies?
Submit your requirements and our team will respond with documentation requirements, sourcing pathway, and a structured quote.
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